Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) received a bill on his desk Thursday that would issue fines to the parents of children upon committing their second crime in Tennessee.
Parents would be liable for a $1,000 fine besides any monetary damages issued by a court for a second offense and every offense afterward. The Parental Accountability bill passed with only five Democratic senators voting against it, 22 Democratic representatives voting against it, and two Republican representatives opposing it as well.
It is anticipated to draw $122,000 in state revenue each year. Already, there was a law in place that fined parents at least $250 if their child committed a misdemeanor or at least $500 if they committed a felony. This update applies to all crimes and makes the maximum fine $1,000. Parents, legal guardians, and the like can also opt to perform community service in lieu of the fine.
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