SB 1749 TN
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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Sponsor (1)
- Bowling Republican · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 16, 2026 Filed for introduction · lower
- Jan 21, 2026 Introduced, Passed on First Consideration · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee · upper
- Mar 18, 2026 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026 · lower
- Mar 23, 2026 Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026 · lower
- Mar 23, 2026 Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026 · lower
- Mar 24, 2026 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee · lower
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Criminal Offenses
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