Bill > HB2140

This bill amends Tennessee law related to criminal offenses involving theft, specifically focusing on organized retail crime. It introduces a mandatory minimum sentence of thirty days in jail for certain theft offenses if the offender used or possessed a firearm, firearm ammunition, a firearm-related device (like a scope or silencer), or an anti-theft device (tools used to disable security measures) during the crime. The bill also increases the maximum jail time for certain theft offenses from ninety days to one hundred eighty days and adds new ways to commit the offense, such as using a mask or facial covering to conceal identity, or using a vehicle with a fake, altered, or concealed license plate to facilitate the crime. These changes are intended to strengthen penalties and broaden the definition of organized retail crime, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.