HB2140

Tennessee HB2140 amends criminal offenses involving theft by adding new offenses and modifying sentencing.

Tennessee HB2140 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance penalties for theft offenses. It adds new offenses, such as using a mask to facilitate theft and using a vehicle with no or altered license plates to commit theft. It also mandates a minimum 30-day incarceration for using firearms or anti-theft devices during theft. The bill creates a registry for persons convicted of certain theft offenses, maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, accessible only to law enforcement. The registry includes personal information and must be updated within 45 days of conviction.