Tennessee HB1542 amends the state's theft laws to include telecommunication fraud as a form of theft.
Tennessee HB1542 introduces a new definition of telecommunication fraud, making it a form of theft when someone uses a telecommunication device to fraudulently obtain or control another's property without consent. This act classifies telecommunication fraud as a Class E felony, aligning its punishment with other theft offenses. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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