Tennessee HB 1656: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a firefighter, emergency services personnel, or other person who responds to calls for emergency assistance from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 30-day sentence and $5,000 fine to a Class E felony with a mandatory minimum 60-day sentence and $10,000 fine. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Status: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee (as of 2026-01-21)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: HB 1656

Subjects: Criminal Offenses

Sponsors: Capley

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