Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39.
Tennessee SB1303 amends Title 4 and Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish penalties for individuals who intentionally impede or obstruct members of the Department of Safety's Division of Protective Services. The bill classifies such actions as a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Class E felony if the offender poses a threat to the safety of a protected individual. Additionally, it specifies that refusing to vacate restricted areas designated by the division also constitutes a Class E felony.
Tennessee SB1303 amends Title 4 and Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish penalties for individuals who intentionally impede or obstruct members of the Department of Safety's Division of Protective Services. The bill classifies such actions as a Class A misdemeanor, escalating to a Class E felony if the offender poses a threat to the safety of a protected individual. Additionally, it specifies that refusing to vacate restricted areas designated by the division also constitutes a Class E felony.
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