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TN HB2428

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kip Capley

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Assault against a law enforcement officer or first responder becomes a Class E felony with a mandatory $10,000 fine and 60 days incarceration with no early release

  • Assault against a nurse becomes a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory $5,000 fine and 30 days incarceration with no early release

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-13-116(c)(1) to establish these distinct penalty categories

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to first responders.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/11/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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