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HB 1656STATE · TennesseeIn Committee

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.

Latest action: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Voted 1/21/2026

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 1/21/2026Sponsor(s) Added.
  2. 1/21/2026Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  3. 1/21/2026P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
  4. 1/15/2026Intro., P1C.
  5. 1/14/2026Filed for introduction