SB1764

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to contraband in penal institutions.

Introduced·1/20/26
Draft Text

SB1764 amends Tennessee law to classify certain contraband violations in penal institutions as a Class E felony.

SB1764 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, by changing the classification of a specific contraband violation in penal institutions to a Class E felony. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 20

Senate

Filed for introduction