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TN SB1660
TN SB1660AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3, relative to arson.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/16/2026
03/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; defines "pregnancy resource center" as a nonprofit organization that provides care and resources to assist women and families facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies, including providing counseling, financial assistance, food, clothing, and medical assistance to pregnant women and reimbursing social service providers who prepare adoptions throughout the state for services and programs targeting at-risk women and families with immediate and ongoing needs related to unexpected pregnancy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center, which is defined as a nonprofit organization offering support like counseling, financial aid, food, clothing, and medical assistance to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies, and also reimbursing adoption service providers, from a Class C felony to a Class B felony, which is a more serious crime with a harsher punishment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 03/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1660&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1660 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1660.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1660.pdf |
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