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TN SB2335

TN SB2335
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

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 (2)

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/20/2026)

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