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TN SB2545
TN SB2545AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 16; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the Equal Access to Public Property Act of 2012.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, extends from 90 to 120 days, the amount of time any confiscated or seized property that was used in the offense of engaging in camping on public property must be held by the agency or its agent in a secure location before the property is either claimed or disposed of, unless the property is needed for evidence in a criminal proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Equal Access to Public Property Act of 2012," amends existing Tennessee law to extend the period during which property confiscated or seized from individuals engaged in camping on public property must be held by the responsible agency. Specifically, the bill changes the holding period from ninety (90) days to one hundred twenty (120) days, unless the property is required as evidence in a criminal proceeding. This extension aims to provide individuals with more time to reclaim their belongings after an offense related to public property use.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2545&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2545 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2545.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2545.pdf |
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