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 7 Sponsors

Mar 24, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 23, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 23, 2026 · House

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Jan 22, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Jan 21, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 16, 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 -22 204 days quiet

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