On July 1, many new laws went into effect, one being that bullying in Tennessee now carries a new penalty for minors: the loss of driving privileges. A new Tennessee state

Tennessee has passed a sweeping measure to combat bullying, targeting teenagers where it may hurt the most: revoking their ability to drive. The legislation, which took effect Tuesday, allows courts to suspend the driver’s licenses of minors found guilty of bullying or cyberbullying for up to a year.

Supporters hope the law will deter young people from bullying. Critics questioned whether it would actually make teenagers think twice about their behavior.