Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2040: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the criminal offense of intentionally communicating a threat of harm to a public official or a member of the public official's immediate family; punishes a violation as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Introduced Last action February 2, 2026: Intro., P1C.

Plain-language summary

HB 2040 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the criminal offense of intentionally communicating a threat of harm to a public official or a member of the public official's immediate family; punishes a violation as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Intro., P1C.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Antonio Parkinson (Democratic).