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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