Senate Bill 1660 amends Tennessee law regarding arson by reclassifying the crime of arson committed against a place of worship or a pregnancy resource center as a Class B felony. This change is made by deleting the previous classification in subdivision (b)(2) of Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-301 and substituting it with the new classification.

Additionally, the bill introduces a definition for "pregnancy resource center" in a new subdivision under Section 39-14-301(c). This definition describes a pregnancy resource center as a nonprofit organization that offers various forms of support to women and families dealing with unexpected pregnancies, including counseling, financial aid, and medical assistance. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-14-301, 39-14-301(c)