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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