SB1847Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to the defense of property.
Introduced by Joseph Hensley, District 28
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
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 · April 23, 2026
23
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
28 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/16/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 21, Nays 5, PNV 1
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1054)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 62, Nays 24, PNV 3
Placed on Senate Message Calendar 3 for 4/23/2026
Senate Reset on next message calendar
Concurred, Ayes 23, Nays 5 (Amendment 1 - HA1054)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1100
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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