Tennessee HB 2397: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, provides that a person's use of force in self-defense is not justified if the person was engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or Class A misdemeanor, rather than unlawful activity, at the time of the use of force. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611.

Status: Received from House, Passed on First Consideration (as of 2020-06-08)

State: Tennessee · Session: 111 · Bill: HB 2397

Subjects: Criminal Offenses

Sponsors: Jackson, Todd

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