HB 1542
  • Introduced
    Jan 13, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 1542
Tennessee House Bill
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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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House • Feb 11, 2026: Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/18/2026
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Introduced
Bill up for public hearing • House Judiciary Committee
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Mar 04, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room I

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Feb 11, 2026, House
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 2/11/2026 Passed (1)
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    • Feb 11, 2026 | House
      • Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
      • Sponsor(s) Added.
      • Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/18/2026
    • Feb 04, 2026 | House
      • Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
    • Jan 15, 2026 | House
      • P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
      • Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
    • Jan 14, 2026 | House
      • Intro., P1C.
    • Jan 13, 2026 | House
      • Filed for introduction
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