SB0280Enacted

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.

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Overview

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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Sponsor

Jackson, Ed

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 24, 2025

Last Action

May 2, 2025

Pub. Ch. 160

Subjects
Tort Liability and ReformLaw Enforcement

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