Tennessee HB 548: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, creates a Class A misdemeanor offense for the possession of a device, tool, machine, implement, or other item capable of programming a smart key or key fob with the intent to use it or allow it to be used to commit theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 7.

Bill Text

SENATE BILL 570
By Lamar

HOUSE BILL 548
By Harris

HB0548
000892
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39,
Chapter 14, Part 1 and Title 39, Chapter 14, Part
7, relative to criminal instruments.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 7, is amended by
adding the following as a new section:
(a) It is an offense to possess a device, tool, machine, implement, or other item
capable of programming a smart key or key fob with the intent to use it or allow it to be
used to commit theft.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2023, the public welfare requiring it.