House Bill 2139 and Senate Bill 2466 propose an amendment to the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-14-146(a), to address cargo theft. The bill introduces a new subdivision that criminalizes the act of entering a cargo container and removing merchandise, thereby expanding the legal definition of cargo theft to include this specific action.

The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing cargo theft in the state. This legislative change aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding theft of goods in transit, providing law enforcement with clearer tools to combat this issue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-14-146(a), 39-14-146