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Increasing Penalties for Arson at Pregnancy Resource Centers
This bill changes Tennessee law to make arson at pregnancy resource centers a more serious crime than before.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the penalty for setting fire to a pregnancy resource center from a Class C felony to a Class B felony, which is a more severe punishment.
- Defines what a 'pregnancy resource center' means in Tennessee law as a nonprofit organization that helps women and families with unexpected pregnancies by providing counseling, financial help, food, clothing, medical care, and adoption services.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who commit arson at pregnancy resource centers will face stricter penalties under Tennessee law.
- Pregnancy resource centers in Tennessee that fit the bill’s definition will be protected by these new laws.
Terms To Know
- Class B felony
- A serious crime with a higher punishment than a Class C felony.
- Pregnancy resource center
- A nonprofit organization that helps women and families facing unexpected pregnancies by providing various forms of support.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how much more it will cost to enforce these new laws.
- It is unclear if this change will prevent arson at pregnancy resource centers or make them safer.