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TN HB2139

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pat Marsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-14-146(a) to expand the definition of theft-related offenses
  • Adds entering a cargo container and removing merchandise as a new prohibited act under existing theft statutes
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare considerations
  • Sponsored by Senator Bailey (SB2466) and Representative Marsh (HB2139)

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to cargo theft.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary3/4/2026

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