SB2265

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6, Part 1 and Title 39, relative to criminal offenses involving theft.

Complete·5/27/26

SB2265 amends Tennessee law to create a registry for theft convictions and sets penalties.

SB2265 amends Tennessee law to create a registry for persons convicted of theft offenses within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The registry includes names, dates of birth, offenses, conviction dates, and counties. Court clerks must forward conviction information to the bureau within 45 days of judgment. The bureau removes registry information upon expunction or death verification. The bill also mandates a 30-day minimum sentence for theft offenses involving firearms or anti-theft devices. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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17 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1124

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.