HB 729: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for obstruction of a highway, street, sidewalk, railway, waterway, elevator, aisle, hallway, or other place used for the passage of persons or vehicles from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony; establishes an increased penalty of a Class D felony if the offense was committed by intentionally obstructing a highway, street, or other place used for the passage of vehicles. - Amends TCA Title 39.
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✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for obstruction, expanding criminalization and imposing harsher sentences, opposing reform efforts.
✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases felony penalties for obstructing highways/streets, protecting transportation infrastructure flow from disruptions and ensuring public passage.