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SB 792

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, requires the district attorneys general conference to compile a yearly report detailing convictions made pursuant to the Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2002 during the previous year; requires the report to be provided to the general assembly no later than January 15 each year. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 10; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 55 and Title 58.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Bailey

Tennessee requires annual reporting on all terrorism convictions to increase legislative oversight and transparency of how terrorism statutes are being applied.

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 792

Legislative bill overview

SB 792 mandates Tennessee's district attorneys general conference to compile and submit an annual report to the state legislature detailing all convictions obtained under the Terrorism Prevention and Response Act of 2002. The report must be delivered by January 15 each year, tracking prosecutions from the previous calendar year.

Why is this important

This bill creates transparency and legislative oversight regarding how terrorism-related statutes are being applied in criminal prosecutions. Tracking these convictions allows lawmakers and the public to monitor enforcement patterns, identify potential disparities, and evaluate whether terrorism laws are being used as intended or applied too broadly.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill references amendments to eight Tennessee Code Annotated titles without clearly specifying what additional changes those amendments contain, making the full legislative impact unclear
  • Definitional concerns: The term "terrorism" under the 2002 Act may be interpreted broadly, potentially capturing protests or activism alongside genuine security threats, raising civil liberties questions
  • Administrative burden: Requiring detailed annual compilation across multiple district attorneys' offices creates compliance costs and administrative overhead that must be resourced

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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