Events in February 2021
February 23, 2021 (1 event)
February 23, 2021Adds nurses to the assault against a first responder who is discharging or attempting to discharge official duties statute.
Fiscal Note: (Dated January 26, 2021) NOT SIGNIFICANT
HB864 - J. Chism - 02/10/21 - Introduced in the House
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0019
February 24, 2021 (2 events)
February 24, 2021Limits the punishment a jury can consider for a defendant convicted of first degree murder committed against law enforcement officers,
correctional officers, or rescue workers engaged in the performance of their official duties to death or imprisonment for life without possibility of parole.Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2021) NOT SIGNIFICANT
SB841 - J. Johnson - 02/11/21 - Introduced in the Senate
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0511
House Hearing Room II
February 24, 2021Allows a person convicted of attempted first degree murder to be sentenced to imprisonment for life without possibility of parole if the offense is committed against any law enforcement officer, correctional officer, department of correction employee, probation and parole officer, emergency medical or rescue worker, emergency medical technician, paramedic, or firefighter who was engaged in the performance of official duties.
Fiscal Note: (Dated February 5, 2021) NOT SIGNIFICANT
SB842 - J. Johnson - 02/11/21 - Introduced in the Senate
https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0512
House Hearing Room II