HB1802Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the defense of property.
Introduced by Kip Capley, District 71
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, lowers the standard for the use of deadly force to protect property. - Amends TCA Title 39.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1100
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · April 7, 2026
16
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
20 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Tom Stinnett | 20 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Yes |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | Yes |
| Kelly Keisling | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/4/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/9/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Reset on cal. for 4/23/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1100
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