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TN HB2260

TN HB2260
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3, relative to arson.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
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.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)

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