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IntroducedJan 14, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Tennessee House Bill
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.
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House • Jan 21, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
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- Jan 21, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Jan 15, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 14, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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