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TN SB2335
TN SB2335AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the offense of aggravated criminal trespass to include trespassing that results in the disruption of a religious assembly, which is a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39, which deals with criminal offenses, by expanding the definition of aggravated criminal trespass. Specifically, it adds a new condition to the offense: a person commits aggravated criminal trespass if they enter or remain on property without the owner's consent and their presence disrupts a religious assembly within a structure on that property. This disruption is now classified as a Class A misdemeanor, which is a serious criminal offense. The bill also makes conforming changes to other parts of the law to reflect this new provision, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (18)
Todd Gardenhire (R)*,
Paul Bailey (R),
Janice Bowling (R),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Ferrell Haile (R),
Tom Hatcher (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
Adam Lowe (R),
Mark Pody (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Kerry Roberts (R),
Paul Rose (R),
Jessie Seal (R),
John Stevens (R),
Brent Taylor (R),
Page Walley (R),
Dawn White (R),
Ken Yager (R),
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 04/15/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2335&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2335 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0929.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2065 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0754.pdf | 03/23/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0754 (13685) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1904.pdf | 03/23/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2065 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2065.pdf | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2335.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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