SB 2468: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes revisions to law relative to offenses occurring at a house of worship. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.
SB 2468 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 1140 (updated May 27, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is currently reviewing a new law that changes how crimes committed at places of worship (such as churches, synagogues, or mosques) are handled.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental effect identified
Risks
- No direct environmental effect identified
Economy
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- No direct economic impact identified
Risks
- No direct economic impact identified
Society
Benefits
- Provides heightened protection for religious institutions
- Addresses safety concerns of vulnerable community gathering places
Risks
- Potential for disparate impact in sentencing
- Risk of constitutional scrutiny regarding religious favoritism in criminal law
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