Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.
Tennessee SB0280 proposes to grant law enforcement officers immunity from civil liability for property damage or personal injury caused during their official duties if the injured party was engaged in conduct leading to a conviction for obstruction of justice at the time of the incident. This immunity does not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the officer and does not extend to injuries or damages inflicted on bystanders not involved in the obstructive conduct. The bill amends provisions in Title 29 and Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.
Tennessee SB0280 proposes to grant law enforcement officers immunity from civil liability for property damage or personal injury caused during their official duties if the injured party was engaged in conduct leading to a conviction for obstruction of justice at the time of the incident. This immunity does not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the officer and does not extend to injuries or damages inflicted on bystanders not involved in the obstructive conduct. The bill amends provisions in Title 29 and Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated.
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