SB 1660 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, increases the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; defines "pregnancy resource center" as a nonprofit organization that provides care and resources to assist women and families facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies, including providing counseling, financial assistance, food, clothing, and medical assistance to pregnant women and reimbursing social service providers who prepare adoptions throughout the state for services and programs targeting at-risk women and families with immediate and ongoing needs related to unexpected pregnancy. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 3.

SB 1660 raises the penalty for arson committed at a pregnancy resource center from a Class C to a Class B felony. It defines "pregnancy resource center" as a nonprofit organization providing counseling, financial aid, food, clothing, medical assistance, and adoption-related services to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. The bill directly affects individuals who commit arson at these specific facilities by increasing potential criminal penalties. The key change is both the enhanced sentencing and the legally defined scope of the centers protected under this provision.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Todd Gardenhire
Todd Gardenhire
RRepublican
TN
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