Bill > HB0555

This bill increases the severity of burglary of a conveyance (such as a vehicle) from a Class E felony to a Class D felony in Tennessee, which means the offense would carry a more serious criminal classification and potentially longer potential prison sentence. The bill amends two specific sections of Tennessee law: Section 39-13-1002 regarding the classification of burglary, and Section 40-32-101 related to criminal offenses. Specifically, the bill deletes existing language about burglary classifications and replaces it with a new provision classifying burglary as a Class D felony, and makes corresponding technical changes to how this offense is referenced in related legal statutes. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, giving legal professionals and the public advance notice of the modified legal classification. By elevating the criminal classification, the bill suggests an intent to treat burglary of a conveyance as a more serious criminal offense, potentially as a deterrent or to reflect increased societal concern about such crimes.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0555&ga=114