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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