TN HB1656

Assault against a law enforcement officer or first responder is classified as a Class E felony, punishable by a mandatory $10,000 fine and mandatory minimum 60-day incarceration with no early release eligibility

Assault against a nurse is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a mandatory $5,000 fine and mandatory minimum 30-day incarceration with no early release eligibility

Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-116(c)(1) to establish these specific penalty structures

Effective date: July 1, 2026