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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Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

Mar 25, 2026 · House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026

Jan 21, 2026 · House

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Jan 21, 2026 · House

P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Jan 15, 2026 · House

Intro., P1C.

Jan 14, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.4% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 29/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 203 days quiet

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