Tag: Harassment

Governor Lee Signs Legislation That Provides Greater Protection For Victims Of Stalking, Harassment

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – Governor Bill Lee recently signed a piece of legislation that will increase protection for those who are victims of stalking and harassment.  House Bill 1645 (HB1645), sponsored by Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland-District 44), states, “As introduced, expands the eligibility for filing a petition to obtain a lifetime […]

Tennessee Senate Passes Bill To Give Greater Protection To Stalking/Harassment Victims

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate voted unanimously to pass legislation that would provide increased protection for victims of stalking and harassment. Senate Bill 1699 (SB1699), sponsored by Senator Paul Rose (R-Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties-District 32), would allow those victims to seek a lifetime order of protection against their […]

House Subcommittee Kills Tennessee Bill To Create Transparency In Sexual Harassment Investigations

Former Rep. Scotty Campbell denied chance to testify; lawsuit dismissed by Circuit Court judge. Photo: Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, and former Rep. Scotty Campbell address the media after a bipartisan bill to create transparency around legislative sexual harassment investigations died in committee without debate. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam […]

Tennessee Bill That Increases Protection For Victims Of Stalking And Harassment Passes Out Of Committee And Heads To Senate Floor

Image: Nikki Goeser testifies before the Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – A proposed law that would provide lifetime protection for victims of stalking and harassment passed by roll call vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. All nine members of the committee, led by Senator Todd […]

Tennessee Republican, Democrat Team Up To Move Harassment Investigations To New Liaison, Attorney General

Progressive Rep. Aftyn Behn and conservative Rep. Todd Warner say “transparency” will improve when legislature doesn’t oversee members’ cases. Photo: Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, and Rep. Todd Warner, R-Chapel Hill, are teaming up on a measure to increase transparency related to legislative sexual harassment investigations. Photo Credit: John Partipilo By Sam Stockard [Tennessee Lookout -CC BY-NC-ND […]

Senate Judiciary Committee Slated To Consider Bill To Provide More Protection For Tennessee’s Stalking/Harassment Victims

Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative Staff – The Tennessee Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear a proposed law that would provide lifetime protection for victims of stalking and harassment during their March 11 meeting. Senate Bill 1699 (SB1699), sponsored by Senator Paul Rose (R-Lauderdale, Shelby, and Tipton Counties-District 32) as introduced, expands the […]

Increased Protection For Victims Of Stalking, Harassment Bill Moves To Tennessee House Floor

Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative Staff – A bill that would provide lifetime protection for victims of stalking and harassment was passed by the Civil Justice Committee on Wednesday and will be scheduled to be heard on the House Floor. House Bill 1645 (HB1645), sponsored by State Representative William Lamberth (R-Portland-District 44), “expands the eligibility […]