This bill amends Tennessee law to classify aggravated burglary and aggravated criminal trespass as Class C felonies.

This bill amends Tennessee law to elevate the classification of aggravated burglary and aggravated criminal trespass to Class C felonies. Specifically, it changes the classification of aggravated criminal trespass from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class C felony. The bill also modifies the definition of aggravated criminal trespass to include instances where the trespasser encounters the property owner using or displaying a firearm in self-defense. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to acts occurring on or after that date.

This bill amends Tennessee law to classify aggravated burglary and aggravated criminal trespass as Class C felonies.

This bill amends Tennessee law to elevate the classification of aggravated burglary and aggravated criminal trespass to Class C felonies. Specifically, it changes the classification of aggravated criminal trespass from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class C felony. The bill also modifies the definition of aggravated criminal trespass to include instances where the trespasser encounters the property owner using or displaying a firearm in self-defense. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to acts occurring on or after that date.