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

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.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new state law impacts the driving privileges of teens. If a teen is found guilty, the court could revoke their driving privileges for a year. Representative Lowell Russell spearheaded the legislation.