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Criminal Justice

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Tennessee, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

TN Legislature US Congress

Total bills

114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Top supporter

Johnny Shaw

77% support rate

Top opponent

Tim Rudd

19% support rate

Ranked legislators

5 support · 5 oppose

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Rep. Rusty Grills District 77

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Legislators moving criminal justice in Tennessee
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Decisive votes
Johnny Shaw House · District 80	D	Support	77%	56
John Clemmons House · District 55	D	Support	76%	63
Joe Towns House · District 84	D	Support	76%	71
Harold Love House · District 58	D	Support	75%	56
Bob Freeman House · District 56	D	Support	75%	59
Tim Rudd House · District 34	R	Strong −	19%	59
Renea Jones House · District 4	R	Oppose	24%	62
Chris Todd House · District 73	R	Oppose	24%	82
Johnny Garrett House · District 45	R	Oppose	25%	73
Dan Howell House · District 22	R	Oppose	25%	71

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signed · Tennessee · House Apr 4, 2025

HB 191: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a Class B misdemeanor for knowingly activating and pointing a laser pointer or other device utilizing a laser beam at a person driving an automobile, boat, aircraft, or any other motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39.

HB 191 makes it a Class B misdemeanor to knowingly point a laser pointer or laser device at someone driving a car, boat, aircraft, or any motor vehicle. This law directly affects individuals who intentionally use such devices to distract or endanger drivers. The bill creates a new criminal offense with penalties including fines or jail time for violations occurring on or after July 1, 2025. It applies statewide to all motor vehicles and was signed into law by the governor on March 28, 2025.

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