Tennessee · 114
HB 1542
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits the use of a telecommunication device, with intent to deprive the owner of property, to fraudulently obtain or exercise control over the property of another without the owner's effective consent, which is punishable as theft, but in no event less than a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1542 proposes amending Title 39 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit using a telecommunication device with intent to deprive an owner of property to fraudulently obtain or control another's property without effective consent. The bill classifies this offense as theft, punishable as a Class E felony or greater.
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Sponsors
- Fred Atchley Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Motion / question | Chamber | Stage | Roll | Outcome | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means… | lower | — | 0020a68b-d570-4954-97ab-334bfde1e6c7 | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 4, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0020a68b-d570-4954-97ab-334bfde1e6c7 CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary… | lower | — | aa1dea98-a3e5-422c-9f81-303c75d94bf0 | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 11, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/aa1dea98-a3e5-422c-9f81-303c75d94bf0 CC0-1.0 |