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TN SB1841
TN SB1841AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, relative to places of burial.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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 clarifies the definition of "desecrate" in Tennessee law, specifically concerning places of burial, by adding that it includes the removal of objects from a burial site by anyone other than a family member of the deceased, an authorized cemetery representative, an employee of the state's division of archaeology performing their official duties, or individuals legally permitted to remove such items; this amendment aims to protect gravesites from unauthorized disturbance and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 626 (on 03/30/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ General Law and Crime
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1841&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0626.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1841 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0561.pdf | 03/04/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0561 (13089) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1530.pdf | 03/04/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1841.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1731 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1731.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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