SB0672Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway.
Introduced by Brent Taylor, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, increases the penalty for obstruction of a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, or other place used for the passage of persons or vehicles from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony; establishes an increased penalty of a Class D felony if the offense was committed by intentionally obstructing a highway, street, or other place used for the passage of vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 · February 25, 2025
7
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | No |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/18/2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/25/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee
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