HB2139Enacted

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.

Tennessee HB2139 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify that a person commits theft of property if they knowingly enter a cargo container with the intent to deprive a merchant of the stated price of merchandise and remove items. This bill primarily affects individuals engaged in theft from merchants, specifically targeting the act of stealing from cargo containers. The key provision establishes a clear legal definition of theft in this context, enhancing the enforcement of theft laws related to merchandise.

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Overview

Tennessee HB2139 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify that a person commits theft of property if they knowingly enter a cargo container with the intent to deprive a merchant of the stated price of merchandise and remove items. This bill primarily affects individuals engaged in theft from merchants, specifically targeting the act of stealing from cargo containers. The key provision establishes a clear legal definition of theft in this context, enhancing the enforcement of theft laws related to merchandise.

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Sponsor

Marsh, Pat

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

May 4, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 871

Subjects
Criminal OffensesPersonal Property

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