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TN SB2466
TN SB2466AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to cargo theft.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, clarifies that a person commits theft of property if the person, with the intent to deprive a merchant of the stated price of merchandise, knowingly enters a cargo container and removes merchandise. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 54 and Title 55.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify that a person commits theft of property if they knowingly enter a cargo container and remove merchandise with the intent to deprive a merchant of the stated price of that merchandise. This change specifically addresses the act of stealing goods directly from cargo containers, which are large sealed boxes used for transporting goods, by adding this action as a specific form of theft under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-14-146(a). The bill also makes conforming amendments to numerous titles of the Tennessee Code, indicating a broad application of this updated definition of theft.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026 (on 04/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2466&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2466 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0924.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0924 (14873) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2371.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB2139 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2139.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2466.pdf |
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