Tennessee · 114
HB 1678
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1678 proposes increasing penalties for introducing or possessing contraband in penal institutions by elevating certain offenses from Class C to Class B felonies and from Class D to Class C felonies. Additionally, the bill would raise penalties for violations involving telecommunication devices that result in another person's death from a Class E to a Class D felony. These changes amend TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
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Sponsors
- Mike Sparks Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |