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TN HB2309
TN HB2309AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 39, relative to criminal conduct.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
04/20/2026
04/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires that if a vandalism offense occurred at a house of worship, the sentencing court to include as part of the sentence a fine of no less than two times the total amount of any property damage or loss or cleaning and restoration expenses incurred by the house of worship as a result of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill, which amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 29 and Title 39, mandates that if a vandalism offense occurs at a house of worship, the sentencing court must impose a fine of at least double the amount of any property damage, loss, or cleaning and restoration expenses incurred by the house of worship as a result of the crime. This provision is in addition to any other sentence for the vandalism, and it overrides a general sentencing guideline found in TCA § 40-35-111. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Michele Carringer (R)*,
Elaine Davis (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Michael Hale (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2309&ga=114 |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB2309 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA1254.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2309 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0772.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2468 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0633.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0633 (15083) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2370.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2468 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2468.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2309.pdf |
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