House Bill 1514, sponsored by McCalmon, amends Tennessee law regarding the assessment of fees, fines, or costs related to shopping carts found on public property. The bill introduces a new provision in both Title 5, Chapter 1, and Title 6, Chapter 54 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, stating that no such fees or fines can be imposed on the owner of a shopping cart unless the cart was removed from the premises or parking area of a retail establishment by the owner or an employee acting on their behalf.

This legislation aims to protect shopping cart owners from penalties when their carts are found in public spaces, provided that the carts were not improperly removed from retail locations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any relevant actions or omissions occurring on or after that date.