TN HB0055

Littering or trespassing with intent to intimidate someone from exercising constitutional rights becomes a Class A misdemeanor, while existing civil rights intimidation offenses remain Class D felonies

Intentionally giving a false name to law enforcement during lawful detention or arrest is a Class C misdemeanor; failure to produce physical ID is not a violation

Approaching within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after being ordered to stop during traffic stops, crime scene investigations, or public safety threats is a Class B misdemeanor

Transporting passengers in the cargo area of a box truck on public roads and placing unauthorized signs on highways, bridges, or tunnels are each Class B misdemeanors

Officers may now arrest for misdemeanors based on probable cause regardless of whether the offense occurred in their presence; effective July 1, 2025