TN SB 1607
died on adjournmentCriminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1607 pass?
No. TN SB 1607 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-15): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SB 1607 about?
TN SB 1607 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1607?
Bailey is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1607.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-01-15 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Baileyprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-13
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-14
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-01-14
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-15
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2618
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