SB2335

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

Chamber Passed·4/9/26
Draft Text

SB2335 amends Tennessee law to redefine aggravated criminal trespass and set penalties.

SB2335 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, by updating the definition of aggravated criminal trespass. The bill specifies that a person commits this offense if they enter or stay on property without consent and either intend to cause fear, damage property, or disrupt a religious assembly. It also sets penalties, with disruption of a religious assembly being a Class A misdemeanor. The changes take effect 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

History

Apr 15

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 13

House

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

Apr 9

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.