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TN SB2327

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Gardenhire

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense of "interfering with a religious institution" for intentionally obstructing, disturbing, or interfering with religious activities through utterances, gestures, or displays offensive to an ordinary person's sensibilities

  • Applies to conduct within the place of worship or near enough to disturb the order and solemnity of activities

  • Defines "religious institution" as churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, or other places of worship

  • Classifies violations as a Class B misdemeanor

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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