SB1660

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3, relative to arson.

Chamber Passed·3/16/26

SB1660 amends Tennessee law to classify arson of a place of worship or pregnancy resource center as a Class B felony.

SB1660 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3, to elevate the severity of arson crimes. Specifically, it designates arson of a place of worship or a pregnancy resource center as a Class B felony. This change aims to provide stronger legal repercussions for such acts, reflecting the importance of these institutions in the community. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–0 · Mar 16
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 19

House

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Mar 16

Senate

Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

Mar 16

Senate

Engrossed; ready for transmission to House