Tennessee HB2264 creates a new offense for intentionally disturbing religious institution activities with offensive actions.
Tennessee HB2264 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, by adding a new offense for interfering with a religious institution. The bill defines a religious institution as a church, temple, synagogue, mosque, or other place of worship. A person commits the offense if they intentionally obstruct, disturb, or interfere with the activities of a religious institution by making an offensive utterance, gesture, or display. This offense is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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