AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the defense of property.

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As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Source: OpenStates · fetched May 27, 2026

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Sponsorship · 9 Sponsors

Democrat0Republican9Independent0Other0

R · PrimeJoseph Hensley
R · CoMark Pody
R · CoJessie Seal
R · CoKen Yager
R · CoTom Hatcher
R · CoPaul Bailey
R · CoJanince Bowling
R · CoBill Powers
R · CoDawn White

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