Senate Bill 2263, also known as House Bill 2198, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-16-517, which addresses threats of mass violence. The bill reclassifies the offense of threatening to commit an act of mass violence on school property or at school-related activities from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. Additionally, the bill specifies that this section does not apply to individuals with an intellectual disability, as defined in 33-1-101.

The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date. This legislative change aims to enhance the legal consequences for individuals making threats of mass violence in educational settings, thereby promoting safety in schools.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-16-517(b), 39-16-517
Amended with HA0759 -- 03/25/2024: 39-16-517(b), 39-16-517