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TN HB2400

TN HB2400
AN 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
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026

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, amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 13, Title 16, Title 33, Title 39, and Title 40, extends the holding period for confiscated or seized property used in the offense of engaging in camping on public property from 90 to 120 days, unless the property is needed as evidence in a criminal proceeding, as part of the Equal Access to Public Property Act of 2012.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (on 03/11/2026)

Bill Topics

Community Development and Housing Issues
  • ‐ Homelessness
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Property Rights
Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ General Public Lands

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2400&ga=114 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - SB2545 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2545.pdf 02/20/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2400.pdf 02/03/2026
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