Bill > SB1129

This bill proposes two new criminal offenses in Tennessee: first, it establishes that a person commits a Class E felony when they knowingly exercise control over a motor vehicle without the owner's permission, even if they did not initially steal the vehicle. This means that simply driving or using a vehicle without the owner's consent could be a criminal offense, regardless of how the person initially obtained the vehicle. Second, the bill creates a Class A misdemeanor for possessing a firearm that the person knows or reasonably should know has been stolen. The bill provides affirmative defenses for the firearm possession offense, which means a person might have legal justifications for possessing a stolen firearm under certain circumstances. These new offenses will become part of Tennessee's criminal code and will take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill aims to deter unauthorized vehicle use and the possession of stolen firearms by establishing clear legal consequences for such actions.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1129&ga=114