TennesseeCriminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; defines "pregnancy resource center" as a nonprofit organization that provides care and resources to assist women and families facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies, including providing counseling, financial assistance, food, clothing, and medical assistance to pregnant women and reimbursing social service providers who prepare adoptions throughout the state for services and programs targeting at-risk women and families with immediate and ongoing needs related to unexpected pregnancy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3.
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History
- 2026
- Mar 19Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.Latest
- Mar 16Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0Passed Senate
- Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 16Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
- Mar 16Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- Mar 13Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/16/2026
- Mar 9Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/9/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 4Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
- Jan 21Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 14Filed for introductionIntroduced