AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to contraband in penal institutions.

Introduced on 1/23/26

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From the Legislature

As introduced, increases the penalties for a violation of the offense of introduction or possession of contraband into a penal institution from a Class C felony to a Class B felony for certain acts and certain types of contraband, from a Class D felony to a Class C felony for certain acts and certain types of contraband, and from a Class E felony to a Class D felony for certain acts involving a telecommunication device if the violation resulted in the death of another person. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 24

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing