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TN HB2065

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Todd

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of aggravated criminal trespass to include disrupting a religious assembly within a structure on the property when the person knows they lack consent to be there

  • Adds three other aggravating factors: causing fear for another's safety, destroying or altering barriers (gates, fencing, locks, signage) to gain entry, or recklessly damaging property while trespassing

  • Classifies aggravated criminal trespass involving disruption of a religious assembly as a Class A misdemeanor

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/4/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

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