Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 158: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for engaging in harassing behavior against a first responder engaged in official duties under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39.

In committee Last action January 28, 2025: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 158 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class B misdemeanor offense for engaging in harassing behavior against a first responder engaged in official duties under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Rick Eldridge (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2025): Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Eldridge (Republican).