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

SB 1841: 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.

In committee Last action March 30, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 626

Plain-language summary

SB 1841 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 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: Richard Briggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 626.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Richard Briggs (Republican).