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TN HB0729

TN HB0729
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to obstruction of a passageway.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026

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 (35)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/15/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Riots and Crime Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0729&ga=114 02/03/2025
Fiscal Memo for HA0368 (3830) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1527.pdf 02/12/2026
Amendment 1-0 to HB0729 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0368.pdf 04/09/2025
Fiscal Memo for HA0368 (3830) https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0123.pdf 04/09/2025
Fiscal Note - SB0672 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0672.pdf 02/14/2025
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0729.pdf 02/03/2025
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