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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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Apr 20Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026Latest
Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Mar 30Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
Mar 16Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
Feb 2Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
Jan 22Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor