Tennessee 110th Regular Session (2017-2018) Status: Introduced

SB 478 — 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.

Last action — Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

  1. Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee

  2. Withdrawn.

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  5. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Green · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Green

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 478?
SB 478 is sponsored by Green.
What is the current status of SB 478?
This bill died with 110th Regular Session (2017-2018). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 478?
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