Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalties for a violation of the offense of introduction or possession of contraband into a penal institution from a Class C felony to a Class B felony for certain acts and certain types of contraband, from a Class D felony to a Class C felony for certain acts and certain types of contraband, and from a Class E felony to a Class D felony for certain acts involving a telecommunication device if the violation resulted in the death of another person. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 14, 2026
Last action: Apr 15, 2026 — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Session: 114
Momentum: 47 · Moderate

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Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 69%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -1 47/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 181 days quiet

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