AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to first responders.

Introduced on 1/21/26

As introduced, increases the penalty for assaulting a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a mandatory minimum of 30 days incarceration to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum of 60 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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Roll Call Votes

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Calendar

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Apr 7

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing