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Jan 8, 2024
2024 Legislative Watchlist
The second year of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly began on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 and ended on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
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Aug 24, 2023
SB 7027/HB 7073
Aug 24, 2023
SB 7027/HB 7073
Blended Sentencing & Juvenile Transfers Bill
Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Oppose
SB 7027/HB 7073 is very complex and could have serious, life-altering consequences, both intended and unintended, for young people. This bill will lead to more young adults in prison for offenses they...
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Aug 17, 2023
2023 Special Session Resource Center
Last April, thousands of Tennesseans protested to demand commonsense gun safety laws after a school shooting left six people dead, including three children. Meanwhile, in the name...
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Mar 20, 2023
HB 0749/SB 889
Mar 20, 2023
HB 0749/SB 889
Eliminate Youth Fees & Fines
Criminal Legal Reform
Position: Support
Status: Closed
HB 749/SB 889 seeks to end the harmful practice of assessing fees and fines to youth in the justice system who can’t afford them.
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Mar 13, 2023
SB 0141/HB 0127
Mar 13, 2023
SB 0141/HB 0127
Mechanical restraints on students with disabilities
Youth and Students’ Rights
Position: Oppose
Status: Closed
Tell lawmakers not to allow the use of handcuffs, zip ties, and other mechanical restraints on students with disabilities.
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Mar 8, 2023
HB 1029/SB 1159
Mar 8, 2023
HB 1029/SB 1159
Youth in Adult Court
Position: Oppose
Status: Closed
Urge legislators not to expand the number of kids in adult court.