SB 478 Tennessee Senate · 110th Regular Session (2017-2018)

Domestic Violence - As introduced, authorizes a law enforcement officer to refer for mental health evaluation prior to arrest a person determined to be the primary aggressor in a crime involving domestic abuse if the officer believes the person acted as the primary aggressor because the person suffers from dementia or the effects of medication prescribed for dementia. - Amends TCA Section 36-3-619 and Section 40-11-150.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2017
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Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2017 Last action Mar 30, 2017
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Mar 30, 2017
Upper · Passed
Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 9, 2017
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 8, 2017
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Feb 7, 2017
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Mark Green
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