HB1020Enacted

Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.

Tennessee HB1020 grants law enforcement officers immunity from civil liability for property damage or personal injury caused during their official duties if the injured party was convicted of obstruction of justice at the time of the incident. The bill specifically affects law enforcement officers and individuals engaged in obstructive conduct against them. Key provisions include exceptions for cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the officer and the limitation of immunity to actions involving the convicted individual, excluding bystanders.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1020 grants law enforcement officers immunity from civil liability for property damage or personal injury caused during their official duties if the injured party was convicted of obstruction of justice at the time of the incident. The bill specifically affects law enforcement officers and individuals engaged in obstructive conduct against them. Key provisions include exceptions for cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the officer and the limitation of immunity to actions involving the convicted individual, excluding bystanders.

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Sponsor

Russell, Lowell

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

May 2, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 160

Subjects
Tort Liability and ReformLaw Enforcement

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