Tennessee House Bill 1656: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to assault against certain persons.

Tennessee · 114 session

What it does

As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a firefighter, emergency services personnel, or other person who responds to calls for emergency assistance from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 30-day sentence and $5,000 fine to a Class E felony with a mandatory minimum 60-day sentence and $10,000 fine. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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Sponsor(s) Added. (2026-01-21)

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