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TN SB 1698

in committee

Criminal Offenses - 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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Introduced
2026-01-21
Status date
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Latest action
2026-03-30 — Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Akbariprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-15

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-21

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-22

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  5. 2026-03-23

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  6. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  7. 2026-03-24

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  8. 2026-03-24

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

  9. 2026-03-25

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  10. 2026-03-27

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  11. 2026-03-27

    Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/30/2026

  12. 2026-03-30

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  13. 2026-03-30

    Re-refer to Senate Calendar Committee

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/25/2026 Passed

    2026-03-25 · pass · 9-0

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Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1698&ga=114

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