HB2428 amends Tennessee law to increase penalties for assault against law enforcement officers, first responders, and nurses.
HB2428 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, by establishing harsher penalties for assault against law enforcement officers and first responders, classifying it as a Class E felony with a mandatory $10,000 fine and 60 days incarceration. It also mandates a Class A misdemeanor penalty for assault against nurses, with a $5,000 fine and 30 days incarceration. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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