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

HB 553: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands "law enforcement officer" to include a correctional officer employed by a county jail, the department of correction, or a private prison contractor and a probation or parole officer employed by the department of correction or a private probation provider for purposes of the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

In committee Last action April 17, 2025: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HB 553 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands "law enforcement officer" to include a correctional officer employed by a county jail, the department of correction, or a private prison contractor and a probation or parole officer employed by the department of correction or a private probation provider for purposes of the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kip Capley (Republican).