Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee HB 1656
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a firefighter, emergency services personnel, or other person who responds to calls for emergency assistance from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 30-day sentence and $5,000 fine to a Class E felony with a mandatory minimum 60-day sentence and $10,000 fine. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Capley (Republican)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Jan 21, 2026): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2026 · House
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee - Jan 21, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added. - Jan 15, 2026 · House
Intro., P1C. - Jan 14, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction