Tennessee House · Mar 18, 2026
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/18/2026 Passed (2)
Result: pass
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.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Not voting | Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Fred Atchley(Republican) | Yea |
| Clay Doggett(Republican) | Yea |
| William Lamberth(Republican) | Yea |
| Mary Littleton(Republican) | Yea |
| Jason Powell(Democratic) | Yea |
| Lowell Russell(Republican) | Yea |
| Gabby Salinas(Democratic) | Not voting |
| Rick Scarbrough(Republican) | Yea |