HB1514

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, Chapter 1 and Title 6, Chapter 54, relative to shopping carts.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee HB1514 prohibits fees or fines on shopping cart owners if carts are not removed from retail premises.

Tennessee HB1514 amends state law to prevent fees, fines, or costs from being assessed against shopping cart owners if their carts are found on public property. This protection applies unless the cart was removed from the premises or parking area of a retail establishment by the owner or an employee acting on their behalf. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026, and overrides any conflicting local ordinances or resolutions.

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Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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1 Nay

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History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1085

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 14

House

Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee