TennesseeCriminal 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
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 25Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary CommitteeLatest
- Mar 18Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- Jan 21P2C, ref. to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Jan 21Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 15Intro., P1C.Minor
- Jan 14Filed for introductionIntroduced