HB1542 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits the use of a telecommunication device, with intent to deprive the owner of property, to fraudulently obtain or exercise control over the property of another without the owner's effective consent, which is punishable as theft, but in no event less than a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39.

HB1542 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits the use of a telecommunication device, with intent to deprive the owner of property, to fraudulently obtain or exercise control over the property of another without the owner's effective consent, which is punishable as theft, but in no event less than a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39. · Informed CitizenryThe bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, by adding a new section defining 'telecommunication fraud.' A person commits this offense when they use a telecommunication device, with the inte…Open in Informed Citizenry