Senate Bill 1660, also known as House Bill 2260, amends Tennessee's arson laws by reclassifying the crime of arson when it involves a place of worship or a pregnancy resource center. Specifically, the bill changes the classification of arson in these contexts to a Class B felony, which indicates a more severe legal consequence for such acts. This amendment replaces the previous language in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-301, subdivision (b)(2).

Additionally, the bill introduces a new definition for "pregnancy resource center" in Tennessee Code Annotated, 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, emphasizing the importance of protecting these specific facilities from arson-related crimes.

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