Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 2144
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- White
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Apr 20, 2026): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 23, 2026, 4:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee 2/24/2026 Passed | pass | Set your home in Tennessee to see |
Actions
- Apr 20, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026 - Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, & Means Committee - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/24/2026 - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Filed for introduction