HB2065

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

Introduced·1/23/26

Tennessee HB2065 amends the definition of aggravated criminal trespass to include disruption of religious assemblies.

Tennessee HB2065 modifies the state's criminal code to redefine aggravated criminal trespass. The bill specifies that a person commits this offense if they enter or remain on property without consent and either intend to cause fear, damage property, or disrupt a religious assembly. Additionally, it adds a new subdivision classifying disruption of a religious assembly as a Class A misdemeanor. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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4 Nay

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History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Placed behind the budget

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026