SB0769

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 62, relative to catalytic converters.

Complete·5/15/25

Classifies theft of catalytic converters as a Class E felony in Tennessee.

The bill amends Tennessee law to change the classification of theft of catalytic converters from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony. This change applies to Title 38, Title 39, Title 55, and Title 62 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2025, due to the public welfare requiring it.

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Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 15, 2025

Pub. Ch. 439

May 15, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 9, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.