Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

Governor Bill Lee signs the bill, passed unanimously earlier in the week by both the Tennessee House and Senate, into law Wednesday. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Jillian’s Law Headed to Governor’s Desk

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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