Senate Bill 672 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-307(c), regarding the penalties for obstructing a passageway. The bill establishes that a violation of subdivision (a)(1) is classified as a Class E felony, unless the defendant intentionally obstructs a highway, street, or other passageway for vehicles, in which case it is elevated to a Class D felony. Additionally, a violation of subdivision (a)(2) is designated as a Class C misdemeanor.

The changes in the bill replace the existing language in subsection (c) with the new classifications and penalties. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-307(c), 39-17-307