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

SB 1660: 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.

Passed one chamber Last action March 19, 2026: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Plain-language summary

SB 1660 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).