HB 1678·TN·house
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 pers...
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Sparks
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Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The bill upgrades penalties for introducing or possessing contraband in state correctional facilities, moving some offenses from Class C to B, from Class D to C, and from Class E to D. If the contraband incident causes a death, the penalty is increased one class higher. It applies to inmates, staff, visitors and anyone who brings prohibited items into prisons.
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