Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law” on Monday. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Posted on April 16, 2024

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law,” so the bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

Jillian Ludwig was a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville who was shot and killed in November of last year. The bullet was fired by a man who was deemed incompetent to stand trial for a prior crime.

The new law (HB1640/SB1769) will require people committed to remain institutionalized until “competency” is restored or until a court approves an outpatient treatment plan. It would also keep them from owning a firearm.

The Senate passed the bill unanimously. The House vote was almost unanimous as four representatives did not vote.

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Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law” on Monday. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Posted on April 16, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Nashville, TN (WOKI) Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed “Jillian’s Law,” so the bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

Jillian Ludwig was a freshman at Belmont University in Nashville who was shot and killed in November of last year. The bullet was fired by a man who was deemed incompetent to stand trial for a prior crime.

The new law (HB1640/SB1769) will require people committed to remain institutionalized until “competency” is restored or until a court approves an outpatient treatment plan. It would also keep them from owning a firearm.

The Senate passed the bill unanimously. The House vote was almost unanimous as four representatives did not vote.