SB1737

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.

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SB1737 amends Tennessee law to establish penalties for traveling with intent to commit theft while in possession of criminal instruments.

SB1737 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to create a new offense for knowingly traveling with intent to commit theft of another person's cash from a commercial business or financial institution while in possession of two or more criminal instruments. The offense is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, a Class D felony if another Title 39, chapter 13, part 10 violation occurs, or a Class B felony if another Title 39, chapter 13, part 4 violation occurs. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

8 Yea

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3 Nay

DRD

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 24

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 15

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 951

Apr 24

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 22

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted