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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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2025
Apr 4Comp. became Pub. Ch. 88Latest
Mar 10Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
Mar 7Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
Mar 5Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
Vote recorded TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/5/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 5Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
Feb 26Placed on Senate Transportation and Safety Committee calendar for 3/5/2025
Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Transportation and Safety CommitteeMinor
Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor