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TN HB2264
TN HB2264AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the Class B misdemeanor offense of interfering with a religious institution if a person acts to intentionally obstruct, disturb, or interfere with the activities of the religious institution by making an utterance, gesture, or display in a manner that is offensive to the sensibilities of an ordinary person, either within the place where the meeting is held or so near it as to disturb the order and solemnity of the activities; defines "religious institution" as a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new criminal offense called "interfering with a religious institution," which is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, meaning it carries a penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $500. The offense is committed by someone who intentionally obstructs, disturbs, or interferes with the activities of a religious institution through offensive utterances, gestures, or displays that would offend an ordinary person, either inside the place of worship or nearby, disrupting its order and solemnity. The bill defines "religious institution" broadly to include churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and any other place of worship. This legislation aims to protect the peaceful conduct of religious services and gatherings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Greg Martin (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Ron Gant (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Susan Lynn (R),
Aron Maberry (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Johnny Shaw (D),
Chris Todd (R),
Greg Vital (R),
Ryan Williams (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2264&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2327 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2327.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2264.pdf |
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