HB 2348 Tennessee House · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, establishes a Class E felony for an entity that is supported in whole or in part by public funds to knowingly provide meeting spaces or other forums, including electronic and print platforms, to certain groups or organizations for the purpose of soliciting material support, recruiting new members, or encouraging violent action. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

This bill creates a new criminal offense for any organization receiving public funds to knowingly provide meeting spaces or platforms to designated terrorist groups. The law specifically prohibits these publicly funded entities from allowing such groups to use their resources for soliciting support, recruiting members, encouraging violence, or promoting divisive concepts. If violated, the entity faces a Class E felony charge punishable by a fine of up to $3,000 per offense. The legislation amends existing state codes to clarify these restrictions and aligns related legal references to the new provisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Apr 10, 2024
Committee
Re-ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Apr 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/11/2024
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Mar 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/14/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Mar 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Criminal Justice Committee for 3/12/2024
lower
Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Criminal Justice Committee
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Feb 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/5/2024
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Feb 20, 2024
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/5/2024
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Feb 14, 2024
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/20/2024
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Feb 6, 2024
Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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Feb 1, 2024
Committee
P2C, ref. to Criminal Justice Committee
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Jan 31, 2024
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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John Ragan
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