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TN HB0553
TN HB0553AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1, relative to assault against certain persons.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands "law enforcement officer" to include a correctional officer employed by a county jail, the department of correction, or a private prison contractor and a probation or parole officer employed by the department of correction or a private probation provider for purposes of the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" in Tennessee's criminal code to include additional types of correctional and supervision personnel. Specifically, the bill adds correctional officers employed by county jails, the state Department of Correction, or private prison contractors, as well as probation and parole officers employed by the Department of Correction or private probation providers, to the existing list of law enforcement officers. By making these additions, the bill broadens the legal protections against assault for these types of officers, meaning that individuals who assault these newly included correctional and supervision personnel could face enhanced criminal penalties typically reserved for attacks on law enforcement. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and appears to be designed to provide additional legal safeguards for correctional and probation staff who may face potential violence in the course of their professional duties.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0553&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0553 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0553.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0553.pdf |
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