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TN SB0672
TN SB0672AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway.
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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39, significantly increases the penalties for obstructing public passageways. Specifically, it elevates the offense of blocking highways, streets, sidewalks, railways, waterways, elevators, aisles, hallways, or any other area used for passage from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. Furthermore, if the obstruction is intentional and specifically targets a highway, street, or other route used by vehicles, the penalty is further increased to a Class D felony. These changes aim to address the seriousness of impeding public access and movement, with the new penalties taking effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025 (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=SB0672&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0016 (3830) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1527.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0672 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0016.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0016 (3830) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0123.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0672 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0672.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0672.pdf |
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