Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes various changes to the law relative to fraudulent freight theft. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 22; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 54 and Title 55.

Summary

HB 2139 amends Tennessee law to create a specific crime of entering a cargo container and removing its contents. The change targets individuals who steal freight, giving prosecutors a clearer tool to address cargo theft. It became law as Public Chapter 871 after being signed by the governor.

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