Tennessee SB1698 amends criminal impersonation laws, increasing penalties for impersonating law enforcement officers.
Tennessee SB1698 modifies the state's criminal impersonation statutes, enhancing penalties for impersonating law enforcement officers. Specifically, it raises the maximum fine to $5,000 and elevates the offense to a Class E felony if the impersonation occurs while committing or attempting a crime of violence. The bill also makes impersonating a law enforcement officer while operating a motor vehicle a Class A misdemeanor. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
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