Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class C felony the available sentence for an aggravated criminal trespass if, while in commission of the trespass, the trespasser encounters the owner using or displaying a firearm in self-defense; upgrades trespass offenses to Class C felonies. - Amends TCA Section 39-11-611; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 10 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 4.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Mar 24Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary CommitteeLatest
Mar 23Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Mar 23Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Mar 18Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Jan 22Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
Jan 21Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor