Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1731: 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.

Enacted Last action March 30, 2026: Pub. Ch. 626

Plain-language summary

HB 1731 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Pub. Ch. 626.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dave Wright (Republican).