Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee SB0672 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to increase the penalties for obstructing public passageways, raising the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony, and potentially to a Class D felony for intentional obstructions of highways or streets. This bill affects individuals who obstruct highways, streets, sidewalks, and other public areas, increasing the maximum penalties to imprisonment of up to 12 years and fines up to $5,000 for serious offenses. Key provisions include the reclassification of the offense and the establishment of stricter penalties based on the nature and intent of the obstruction.
Tennessee SB0672 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to increase the penalties for obstructing public passageways, raising the offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony, and potentially to a Class D felony for intentional obstructions of highways or streets. This bill affects individuals who obstruct highways, streets, sidewalks, and other public areas, increasing the maximum penalties to imprisonment of up to 12 years and fines up to $5,000 for serious offenses. Key provisions include the reclassification of the offense and the establishment of stricter penalties based on the nature and intent of the obstruction.
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Taylor, Brent
114th General Assembly
January 31, 2025
April 23, 2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee