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TN HB0553
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kip Capley
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-13-116 to expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" for purposes of assault laws
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Adds park rangers employed by the Division of Parks and Recreation in the Department of Environment and Conservation to the list of protected personnel
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Definition includes POST-certified officers, capitol police, highway patrol, TBI agents, wildlife officers, deputy jailers, correctional officers, and probation/parole officers
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Effective date: July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1, relative to assault against certain persons.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
4/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/5/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/5/2025
Judiciary2/26/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/12/2025
Judiciary2/5/2025
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