NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Legislation that seeks to strengthen Tennessee's child abuse law is headed to the governor for his consideration.

The bill was sent to Gov. Phil Bredesen on Wednesday after both chambers worked out differences in the bill. The governor could not be immediately reached for comment about whether he will sign the measure.

The bill would add starvation and dehydration to the list of child abuse charges.

Sponsors say the measure was motivated by the story of a Lebanon teenager who was starved and chained to his bed by his father and stepmother in 2004. The bill would be named the "Josh Osborne Law."

Both of his parents were sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted last year of attempted aggravated child neglect. The stepmother, however, has since been released.

Bill Would Require All DUI Offenders To Serve 48 Hours

Legislation that would require all individuals convicted of drunken driving to serve at least 48 hours in jail is headed to the governor's office.

The measure was sent to Gov. Phil Bredesen on Wednesday after both chambers worked out differences in the bill. Bredesen could not be immediately reached for comment about whether he will sign the legislation.

Currently, DUI offenders less than 21 years of age must serve at least 48 hours in jail. The minimum period of incarceration for DUI offenders who are 21 years of age or older is 24 hours.

This bill would require all DUI offenders, regardless of age, to serve at least 48 hours in jail.