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TN SB1698
TN SB1698AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal impersonation.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the penalty for criminal impersonation of a law enforcement officer from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony if the offense occurs while the defendant is committing or attempting to commit a crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalty for criminal impersonation of a law enforcement officer when that offense is committed during or in an attempt to commit a crime of violence, changing it from a Class A misdemeanor (a less serious offense) to a Class E felony (a more serious offense). The bill also clarifies that a "crime of violence" has the same meaning as defined in another section of Tennessee law, which generally refers to serious offenses involving physical harm or the threat of it. This change aims to address situations where someone falsely claims to be a law enforcement officer while engaging in or trying to engage in dangerous criminal activity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1698&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1698.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1441 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1441.pdf |
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