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Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing Lethal Force to Protect Property

4/25/2026

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The Tennessee Senate approved bill SB1847 on April 21, allowing lethal force to protect property.
The Tennessee House passed companion bill HB1802 on April 23, also permitting lethal force for property protection.
Republican majorities supported the measures while Democrats opposed them.
Governor Bill Lee must sign the bills, which bar lethal force if a suspect flees with his back to the owner.

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Story summary

The Tennessee Senate approved bill SB1847 on April 21, allowing lethal force to protect property.
The Tennessee House passed companion bill HB1802 on April 23, also permitting lethal force for property protection.
Republican majorities supported the measures while Democrats opposed them.
Governor Bill Lee must sign the bills, which bar lethal force if a suspect flees with his back to the owner.