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

HB 2428: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty for assaulting a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a mandatory minimum of 30 days incarceration to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum of 60 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1104

Plain-language summary

HB 2428 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, increases the penalty for assaulting a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory fine of $5,000 and a mandatory minimum of 30 days incarceration to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum of 60 days incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1104.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican).