SB1607 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.

SB1607 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for assault against a first responder from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony with a mandatory fine of $10,000 and a mandatory minimum sentence of 60 days. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13. · Informed CitizenrySB1607 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39, Chapter 13 to change the penalties for assault against law enforcement officers or first responders. The bill increases the penalty for such assault…Open in Informed Citizenry