SB2327

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal offenses.

Chamber Passed·4/9/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2327 creates a new offense for intentionally disturbing religious activities with offensive actions.

Tennessee SB2327 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, by adding a new section that criminalizes the act of intentionally obstructing, disturbing, or interfering with the activities of a religious institution through offensive utterances, gestures, or displays. The bill defines "religious institution" to include churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other places of worship. A violation of this provision is classified as a Class B misdemeanor. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–4 · Apr 9
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
18
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

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

Apr 9

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 9

Senate

Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0926)