HB2618Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to assault.
Introduced by Ron Gant, District 94
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
March 11, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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