HB2428Enacted

Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Tennessee HB2428 increases the penalty for assaulting a first responder by reclassifying the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change affects individuals convicted of assaulting first responders, such as police officers and emergency personnel. Key provisions include a mandatory fine increase from $5,000 to $10,000 and a mandatory minimum incarceration period increase from 30 days to 60 days.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2428 increases the penalty for assaulting a first responder by reclassifying the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change affects individuals convicted of assaulting first responders, such as police officers and emergency personnel. Key provisions include a mandatory fine increase from $5,000 to $10,000 and a mandatory minimum incarceration period increase from 30 days to 60 days.

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Sponsor

Capley, Kip

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 3, 2026

Last Action

May 27, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1104

Subjects
Criminal OffensesFirefighters

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