HB0158 amends Tennessee law to create an offense for harassing first responders.
HB0158 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to establish a new offense for harassing first responders. The bill defines "first responder" as law enforcement officers, corrections officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, or other emergency service personnel. "Harass" is defined as knowingly engaging in conduct that causes substantial emotional distress to a first responder and serves no legitimate purpose.
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