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TN HB1140

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clark Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 62-9-115(h)(2) by removing the phrase ", punishable only by fine" from existing catalytic converter regulations
  • Allows for penalties beyond fines for certain catalytic converter-related violations, potentially including jail time or other criminal penalties
  • Effective date of July 1, 2025
  • Sponsored by bipartisan group of legislators in both the Senate (Bailey, Bowling, Lowe, Rose) and House (Boyd, Moody, Sherrell, Hardaway, and others)

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 62, relative to catalytic converters.

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Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 439

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/17/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/5/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/5/2025
Judiciary2/26/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/19/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025

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