Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the administrative office of the courts to report by October 1, 2025, to the speaker of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives the number of persons found guilty of the Class A misdemeanor of, as an employer, dismissing from employment an employee because of jury service by that employee, from January 1, 1990, until January 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Summary
The bill orders the Administrative Office of the Courts to tally and send to the Senate and House speakers the number of people convicted of a Class A misdemeanor for firing an employee because of jury service, covering the period Jan. 1, 1990 to Jan. 1, 2025. The data must be delivered by Oct. 1, 2025. It aims to give lawmakers insight into how often this illegal dismissal occurs.
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