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TN HB2298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

G.A. Hardaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "brandishing" of a deadly weapon as a factor that can elevate assault charges under Tennessee Code Section 39-13-102(a), alongside existing "use or display" language

  • Defines "brandish" in state law as waving or exhibiting a weapon in a manner a reasonable person would interpret as a threat to use the weapon

  • Amends the criminal definitions section (39-11-106) to include the new statutory definition of "brandish"

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/25/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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