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HB2139

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, 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, relative to cargo theft.

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Tennessee HB2139 amends state laws to classify entering a cargo container and removing merchandise as a criminal offense.

Tennessee HB2139 amends the Tennessee Code to include entering a cargo container and removing merchandise as a criminal offense. This change adds a new subdivision to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-14-146(a). The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the public welfare's need for such measures.

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History

May 4

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 871

Apr 14

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 14

House

Comp. SB subst.