Shielding Tennesseans from Oligarchic Power and Eliminating Lawless Obstruction of Necessities Act (STOP ELON Act)
Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.
Tennessee HB1295, titled the "Shielding Tennesseans from Oligarchic Power and Eliminating Lawless Obstruction of Necessities Act (STOP ELON Act)," establishes that individuals or entities who interfere with the lawful receipt of loans, grants, or financial assistance from government sources, with the intent to deprive the recipient, commit an offense punishable as theft. The bill allows victims to pursue civil actions to recover funds lost due to such interference. It primarily affects individuals and entities reliant on government financial assistance.
Tennessee HB1295, titled the "Shielding Tennesseans from Oligarchic Power and Eliminating Lawless Obstruction of Necessities Act (STOP ELON Act)," establishes that individuals or entities who interfere with the lawful receipt of loans, grants, or financial assistance from government sources, with the intent to deprive the recipient, commit an offense punishable as theft. The bill allows victims to pursue civil actions to recover funds lost due to such interference. It primarily affects individuals and entities reliant on government financial assistance.
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