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

HB 159: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment committed by discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, unless the motor vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the offense, in which event it is a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

In committee Last action February 5, 2025: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 159 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for reckless endangerment committed by discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a motor vehicle from a Class E felony to a Class C felony, unless the motor vehicle was unoccupied at the time of the offense, in which event it is a Class D felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican).