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TN HB1731

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "desecrate" in Tennessee's burial place protection law to explicitly include the removal of objects from a place of burial

  • Removal of objects is only permitted by family members of the deceased or authorized cemetery representatives

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-311, which governs offenses related to places of burial

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, relative to places of burial.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Signed by H. Speaker

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/4/2026
Judiciary2/11/2026
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/4/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

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