SB1728

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5, Chapter 1 and Title 6, Chapter 54, relative to shopping carts.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee SB1728 prohibits fees or fines on shopping cart owners unless carts are removed from retail premises.

Tennessee SB1728 amends state law to prevent fees, fines, or costs from being assessed against shopping cart owners if their carts are found on public property, unless the carts were removed from a retail establishment by the owner or an employee. This change takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to actions occurring after that date.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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17 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1085

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.