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.

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Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 13, 2026
Last action: Jan 15, 2026 — Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 28 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 273 days quiet

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