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TN SB1841

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Briggs

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "desecrate" under Tennessee Code Section 39-17-311 to explicitly include the removal of objects from a place of burial
  • Exempts family members of the deceased and authorized cemetery representatives from the expanded desecration definition
  • Effective date is 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

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/3/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

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