NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) â A bill in Tennessee would make obstructing a highway a felony. It would also grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill someone blocking a highway. That would include protesters who illegally block roadways. Under HB 513, if a driver âwho is exercising due careâ unintentionally injures or kills someone blocking a highway, the driver would be immune from prosecution for the injury or death. The House Criminal Justice Committee was scheduled to take the legislation on Wednesday. The bill would upgrade the offense of obstructing a highway or street from a Class B or...