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SB 2144 In Committee

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.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Apr 20, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Feb 24, 2026 · House
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, & Means Committee
Feb 18, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 23, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction