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TN SB 1749

died on adjournment

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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1749 pass?

No. TN SB 1749 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-24): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

What is TN SB 1749 about?

TN SB 1749 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1749?

Bowling is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1749.

Introduced
2026-01-21
Latest action
2026-03-24 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Bowlingprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-16

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-01-21

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-01-22

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-18

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

  5. 2026-03-23

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

  6. 2026-03-23

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

  7. 2026-03-24

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

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Related bills

Official source

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1749&ga=114

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