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HB 1731STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Criminal Offenses - As enacted, specifies that, in regard to the criminal offense of desecration of a venerated object, "desecrate" includes, but is not limited to, the removal of objects from a place of burial by a person other than a family member of the deceased or an authorized representative of the cemetery. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 46.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 626

Voted 3/30/2026

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0 yea·0 nay·5 other

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Action history

  1. 3/30/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  2. 3/30/2026Pub. Ch. 626
  3. 3/26/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 3/17/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 3/17/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 3/16/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 3/10/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 3/9/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
  9. 3/9/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0561)
  10. 3/9/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.