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TN SB0290

TN SB0290
As enacted, increases the punishment for a conviction of aggravated rape of a child from "15 to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000" to "life in prison without the possibility of parole." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.


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Introduced
01/30/2019
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2019

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, increases the punishment for a conviction of aggravated rape of a child from "15 to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000" to "life in prison without the possibility of parole." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the punishment for a conviction of aggravated rape of a child from "15 to 60 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000" to "life in prison without the possibility of parole." The bill specifically amends Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, and takes effect on July 1, 2019, applying to violations occurring on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 211 (on 05/01/2019)

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