Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
Tennessee HB0553 amends Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include correctional officers employed by county jails, the department of correction, or private prison contractors, as well as probation and parole officers employed by the department of correction or private probation providers. This change specifically pertains to the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer. The bill aims to enhance legal protections for these additional categories of law enforcement personnel.
Tennessee HB0553 amends Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include correctional officers employed by county jails, the department of correction, or private prison contractors, as well as probation and parole officers employed by the department of correction or private probation providers. This change specifically pertains to the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer. The bill aims to enhance legal protections for these additional categories of law enforcement personnel.
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