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TN HB2618

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ron Gant

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Assault against a law enforcement officer or first responder is classified as a Class E felony, punishable by a mandatory $10,000 fine and 60 days 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 30 days incarceration with no early release eligibility

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-13-116(c)(1) to establish separate penalty structures for assaults on different protected professions

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to assault.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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