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Marsy's Law Passes in the Tennessee House of Representatives
Marsy’s Law for Tennessee (HJR 0094) has been passed by the full House of Representatives in a full floor vote.
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Marsy’s Law Advances to the House Finance Committee
Marsy’s Law for Tennessee (HJR 0094) cleared another legislative checkpoint when members of the House Criminal Justice Committee voted unanimously to...
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Marsy’s Law PASSES the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee in Unanimous Vote
On Tuesday lawmakers voted unanimously to PASS Marsy’s Law for Tennessee (HJR 0094) through to the House Criminal Justice Committee for consideration.
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In The News: Tennesseans who fall victim to crime deserve full extent of their rights
Last month, Memphis mourned the shocking and gruesome murder of a community member, Eliza Fletcher. A few days later, Tennesseans watched in horror...
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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Emily-Anne Buck with Champion of Victims’ Rights Award
Knoxville, Tenn. - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented Knoxville resident Emily-Anne Buck with the Champion of Victims’ Rights Award for her...
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Lawmakers Fail Crime Victims by Not Passing Marsy’s Law for Tennessee This Year
April 22, 2021 - In a close vote Wednesday, the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee failed to move Marsy’s Law for Tennessee (HJR0044) forward this...
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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Lighting the State Purple in Honor of Crime Victims
April 15, 2020 – Marsy’s Law for Tennessee is lighting the state purple in recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), Sunday, April...
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Contact Your District Attorney Today!
URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee supporters, we need your help! Please take a moment to email and call your DA below and tell them...
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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Cindy Sims with Champion of Victims’ Rights Award
Columbia, Tenn. - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented Center of Hope Executive Director Cindy Sims with the Champion of Victims’ Rights Award for her...
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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Phil McLendon with Champion of Victims’ Rights Award
Memphis, Tenn. - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented Memphis resident Phil McLendon with the Champion of Victims' Rights Award for his dedication in...
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Contact House Criminal Justice Subcommittee Members Today!
URGENT CALL TO ACTION - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee supporters, we need your help! Please take a moment to email and call the members of the House...
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Marsy’s Law for Tennessee Honors Joan Berry and Tina Gregg with Champion Of Victims’ Rights Award
Knoxville, Tenn. - Marsy’s Law for Tennessee presented advocates Joan Berry and Tina Gregg of Knoxville with the Champion of Victims’ Rights Award...
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Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Amendment to Strengthen the Rights of Crime Victims
Nashville, Tenn. - State Senator John Stevens of Huntingdon and State Representative Patsy Hazlewood of Signal Mountain want to ensure that victims...
Mom raises awareness about verbal abuse, domestic violence
"Very positive, she always saw the best in people," Jill Walker.
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How Tennesseans Can Do Their Part During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Let’s work together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to do our part to make sure the rights and voices of victims are clearly heard.