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Committee approves bill creating new criminal definition for fraudulent freight theft
Summary
House Bill 2139 would define 'fraudulent freight theft' under Tennessee law and expand reporting options so shippers can file reports useful for insurance claims; the committee advanced the measure unanimously 11–0.
House Bill 2139, carried by Speaker Pro Tem Marsh, would create a statutory definition of fraudulent freight theft that includes diversion or receipt of freight through deception, impersonation, or false pretenses and would allow for wider reporting so owners can obtain documentation suitable for insurance claims.
"This bill established a new statutory definition of fraudulent freight theft," Speaker Pro Tem Marsh said, noting national estimates of cargo theft and explaining the goal is to ensure a report can be filed in Tennessee to support insurance claims. Representative Renaud asked whether out‑of‑state principals are affected; Marsh answered that the filing may be made by the Tennessee shipper when the freight was picked up in Tennessee. The committee voted 11–0 to send HB 2139 to Calendar & Rules.
What happens next: HB 2139 moves to the House Calendar for further consideration.
