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TN HB2618
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ron Gant
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-13-116(c)(1) to establish separate penalty structures for assaults on different protected professions
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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