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.

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Overview Bill text 3 Compare versions History 9 Sponsors

Apr 4, 2025 · House

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 88

Mar 10, 2025 · House

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 7, 2025 · House

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025

Mar 5, 2025 · House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 5, 2025 · Senate

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

Feb 26, 2025 · House

Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025

Feb 12, 2025 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety Committee

Feb 10, 2025 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 28, 2025 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.6% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -4 30/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 557 days quiet

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