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IntroducedJan 14, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Tennessee House Bill
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.
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House • Jan 21, 2026: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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- Jan 21, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Jan 15, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 14, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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