Bullying in Tennessee now comes with a new penalty for teens: losing driving privileges

Tennessee lawmakers have enacted a law, effective July 1, 2025, that revokes driving privileges for minors found guilty of bullying or cyberbullying in juvenile court for one year. This bipartisan measure aims to deter bullying and offers first-time offenders a chance to apply for a restricted license for essential activities, reinforcing the state’s commitment to combat bullying.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Tennessee has made a new rule that says if kids are mean to others at school, they might lose their driving privileges for a whole year when they grow up.

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