SB1920

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

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1920 amends theft laws to include telecommunication fraud as a form of theft.

Tennessee SB1920 introduces a new definition of telecommunication fraud, making it a form of theft. This crime occurs when someone uses a telecommunication device to fraudulently obtain or control another's property without consent. The bill specifies that telecommunication fraud is punishable as theft, with a minimum penalty of a Class E felony. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026