Bill > HB0055

This bill introduces several new criminal offenses and modifications to existing Tennessee law. It creates a misdemeanor offense for littering or trespassing on someone's property with the intent to intimidate them from exercising their constitutional or legal rights, and defines "littering" as placing garbage, refuse, or unsolicited flyers on public or private property without permission. The bill also establishes a new misdemeanor for intentionally giving a false name to a law enforcement officer during a lawful detention or arrest, with the offense classified as a Class C misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill criminalizes approaching within 25 feet of a law enforcement officer after being ordered to stop or retreat during specific official duties, which is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. Other provisions include making it illegal to transport a person in the cargo area of a box truck, placing unauthorized signs or markings on highways, bridges, or tunnels, and expanding law enforcement's authority to arrest individuals for misdemeanors even if the offense was not committed in the officer's direct presence. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and amends various sections of Tennessee Code related to criminal offenses, law enforcement procedures, and transportation regulations.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0055&ga=114