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TN HB0729
TN HB0729AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
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, amending Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39, increases the penalties for obstructing passageways, which include highways, streets, sidewalks, railways, waterways, elevators, aisles, and hallways. Previously, such offenses were generally classified as a Class A misdemeanor, but this bill elevates them to a Class E felony. Furthermore, if the obstruction is intentional and specifically targets a highway, street, or other area used for vehicle passage, the offense will be considered a more serious Class D felony. These changes aim to address the obstruction of public and private passage areas with stricter legal consequences, taking effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed behind the budget (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0729&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0368 (3830) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1527.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0729 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0368.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0368 (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/HB0729.pdf |
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