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TN HB0729

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jody Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-17-307(c) to increase penalties for obstruction of passageway violations

  • General obstruction violations under subdivision (a)(1) classified as a Class E felony

  • Intentionally obstructing a highway, street, or other place used for vehicle passage elevated to a Class D felony (more severe penalty)

  • Violations of subdivision (a)(2) remain a Class C misdemeanor

  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed behind the budget

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee4/9/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/9/2025
Judiciary3/19/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/12/2025
Judiciary2/6/2025

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