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TN HB1731
TN HB1731AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, relative to places of burial.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies that, in regard to the criminal offense of desecration of a venerated object, "desecrate" includes, but is not limited to, the removal of objects from a place of burial by a person other than a family member of the deceased or an authorized representative of the cemetery. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 46.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify the definition of "desecrate" in relation to the criminal offense of desecration of a venerated object, specifically within places of burial. The key provision is that "desecrate" now explicitly includes the act of removing objects from a burial site by anyone who is not a family member of the deceased or an authorized representative of the cemetery, thereby strengthening protections for grave sites and the items placed within them.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to Next Available Calendar (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1731&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1731 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1731.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1731.pdf |
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