House Bill 2065 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-406, which pertains to aggravated criminal trespass. The bill redefines the criteria for committing aggravated criminal trespass by specifying that a person must enter or remain on property without the owner's consent and either cause fear for another's safety, damage property, or disrupt a religious assembly. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision that classifies aggravated criminal trespass involving disruption of a religious assembly as a Class A misdemeanor.

Furthermore, the bill updates the existing language by replacing references to subdivisions in the law to include the newly added subdivision regarding religious assembly disruption. The changes aim to clarify the legal definitions and consequences associated with aggravated criminal trespass, particularly in relation to religious gatherings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-14-406(a), 39-14-406, 39-14-406(c), 39-14-406(c)(1)