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

SB 1941: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a firefighter, emergency services personnel, or other person who responds to calls for emergency assistance from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 30-day sentence and $5,000 fine to a Class E felony with a mandatory minimum 60-day sentence and $10,000 fine. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

SB 1941 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a firefighter, emergency services personnel, or other person who responds to calls for emergency assistance from a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 30-day sentence and $5,000 fine to a Class E felony with a mandatory minimum 60-day sentence and $10,000 fine. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).