In a significant development, Tennessee is set to implement a new law that will reclassify bullying and cyberbullying as Class A misdemeanor offenses. This amendment broadens the scope of harassment laws to encompass these harmful behaviors. Notably, if the victim is a minor, the revised law mandates that law enforcement must inform the victim’s parents or guardians about the incident. The effective date for this change is scheduled for Monday, July 1st.
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