TennesseeSB 1900114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to first responders.

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Signed by Governor

Criminal Offenses

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Bill Overview

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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher penalties for attacking responders and nurses

Beginning July 1, 2026, Tennessee sets these penalties for assaults covered by Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-13-116(a). Assaulting a law enforcement officer or first responder is a Class E felony. Offenders must pay a $10,000 fine and serve at least 60 days in custody. Assaulting a nurse is a Class A misdemeanor, requiring a $5,000 fine and at least 30 days in custody. Offenders cannot be released before serving the full mandatory minimum sentence.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

Janice Bowling
Republican • Senate
Rusty Crowe
Republican • Senate
Todd Gardenhire
Republican • Senate
Ferrell Haile
Republican • Senate
Bobby Harshbarger
Republican • Senate
Tom Hatcher
Republican • Senate
Joey Hensley
Republican • Senate
Ed Jackson
Republican • Senate
Adam Lowe
Republican • Senate
Becky D. Massey
Republican • Senate
Randy McNally
Republican • Senate
Mark Pody
Republican • Senate
Paul Rose
Republican • Senate
Jessie Seal
Republican • Senate
Steve Southerland
Republican • Senate
Brent Taylor
Republican • Senate
Page Walley
Republican • Senate
White
Affiliation unavailable
Ken Yager
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 228 • No: 80

House vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026

Yes: 74 • No: 15

House vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/22/2026

Yes: 73 • No: 15

House vote • 4/21/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026

Yes: 39 • No: 46

Senate vote • 4/20/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/20/2026

Yes: 27 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Yes: 9 • No: 1

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
5/27/2026
Pub. Ch. 1104
5/27/2026
Signed by Governor.
5/22/2026Senate
Transmitted to Governor for action.
5/11/2026Senate
Signed by H. Speaker
5/7/2026House
Signed by Senate Speaker
4/30/2026Senate
Enrolled and ready for signatures
4/30/2026Senate
Passed H., Ayes 74, Nays 15, PNV 1
4/22/2026House
Subst. for comp. HB.
4/21/2026House
Sponsor(s) Added.
4/20/2026Senate
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
4/20/2026Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 3
4/20/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
4/17/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
4/17/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
4/7/2026Senate
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
4/7/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
4/1/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/7/2026
4/1/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/16/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/13/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/10/2026Senate
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
2/17/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
2/12/2026Senate
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
2/11/2026Senate
Sponsor(s) Added.
2/9/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled / Public Chapter
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Fiscal Note
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Introduced
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