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.
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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