Tennessee SB1128 criminalizes interference with lawful receipt of government loans, grants, or financial assistance.

Tennessee SB1128, known as the Oligarchic Power and Eliminating Lawless Obstruction of Necessities Act (STOP ELON Act), amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to create a new offense for interfering with the lawful receipt of loans, grants, or financial assistance by individuals or entities from federal, state, or local governments. The bill defines such interference as a theft offense, with the monetary value of multiple criminal acts aggregated for sentencing. Additionally, victims of these offenses can pursue civil actions to recover lost funds. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Tennessee SB1128 criminalizes interference with lawful receipt of government loans, grants, or financial assistance.

Tennessee SB1128, known as the Oligarchic Power and Eliminating Lawless Obstruction of Necessities Act (STOP ELON Act), amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to create a new offense for interfering with the lawful receipt of loans, grants, or financial assistance by individuals or entities from federal, state, or local governments. The bill defines such interference as a theft offense, with the monetary value of multiple criminal acts aggregated for sentencing. Additionally, victims of these offenses can pursue civil actions to recover lost funds. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.