Tennessee · 114 session · house
HB 1656Criminal Offenses - 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.
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- — Sponsor(s) Added.
- Primary sponsor
- Capley (Republican)
- Criminal Offenses
Sponsors
- Capley (Republican) · primaryprimary
Effective dates
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- July 1, 2026In effect