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TN SB2327
TN SB2327AN 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
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 in Tennessee 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 law defines "religious institution" broadly to include any church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship. The offense is committed when someone intentionally obstructs, disturbs, or interferes with the activities of such an institution by making an offensive utterance, gesture, or display, either inside the place of worship or close enough to disrupt its order and solemnity. This legislation aims to protect the peaceful conduct of religious services and gatherings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2327&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2327 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2327.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2327.pdf |
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