NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A proposal that would allow parents to be fined for their child’s criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his approval.
The GOP-dominant House on Monday approved allowing judges to levy up to $1,000 in fines against parents or legal guardians of children who commit a second criminal offense. The chamber voted 72-24 to send the bill to the governor after it previously secured the support from the similarly Republican-controlled Senate.
Supporters argue the proposal is needed to hold families accountable for the child’s actions. However, Democratic lawmakers warned that the bill unfairly targets working parents who may have limited resources and burden them with fines that they may be unable to pay.
“We’re not going to solve this problem by criminalizing parents doing the best that they can,” said Democratic Rep. John Ray Clemmons.
3 Germans arrested on suspicion of spying for China, transferring info on potential military tech
Young Policewoman Fulfils Her Passion as Police Dog Trainer
Rising Stars Shine in Silver Medal Success
Michelle Keegan flaunts her jaw
Tightening Her Grip on Greatness
Li Hongfeng Wins Gold of Women's Cross Country Olympic of Cycling Mountain Bike at Hangzhou Asiad
China Claims Women's Team Title at Asian Table Tennis Championships
Key recommendations for strengthening the neutrality of the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees
Across China: Never Too Late! 66
The flooded housewives of Dubai: Chanel underwater, supercars swept away and mega
Enjoying Life near Beijing Central Axis