Bill > HB1190

This bill creates two new criminal offenses in Tennessee law: First, it establishes a Class E felony for exercising control over a motor vehicle without the owner's permission, which means a person can be charged with a felony if they knowingly use a vehicle they do not have the right to use, even if they do not intend to permanently keep 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, making it illegal to have a stolen gun in one's possession. The bill provides potential defenses for the firearm offense and references existing Tennessee legal statutes for determining the specific circumstances and penalties. These new provisions are designed to address vehicle and firearm theft, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2025, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly to be in the interest of public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1190&ga=114