SB1841

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, relative to places of burial.

Complete·3/30/26

SB1841 amends Tennessee law to define "desecrate" in burial places, including removal of objects by unauthorized persons.

SB1841 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 46, to clarify the definition of "desecrate" in places of burial. The bill specifies that "desecrate" includes the removal of objects from a burial site by anyone other than a family member of the deceased or an authorized cemetery representative. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026, to address public welfare concerns.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 30

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 626

Mar 9

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 9

Senate

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