HB2065In Committee

Amends TCA Title 39.

Tennessee HB2065 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the offense of aggravated criminal trespass to include instances where trespassing disrupts a religious assembly, categorizing it as a Class A misdemeanor. This bill affects individuals who unlawfully enter or remain on property during a religious gathering, thereby impacting the enforcement of trespass laws related to religious activities. Key provisions include the specific inclusion of disruption of religious assemblies as a basis for aggravated criminal trespass charges.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2065 amends Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to expand the offense of aggravated criminal trespass to include instances where trespassing disrupts a religious assembly, categorizing it as a Class A misdemeanor. This bill affects individuals who unlawfully enter or remain on property during a religious gathering, thereby impacting the enforcement of trespass laws related to religious activities. Key provisions include the specific inclusion of disruption of religious assemblies as a basis for aggravated criminal trespass charges.

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Sponsor

Todd, Chris

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2026

Last Action

April 15, 2026

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Subjects
Criminal OffensesReligion and Religious Organizations

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