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TN HB1128
TN HB1128As introduced, revises the release eligibility for persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder; requires the department of correction to notify inmates previously sentenced to life imprisonment of eligibility for earlier release upon filing a written request. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501.
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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/19/2020
06/19/2020
Introduced Session
111th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, revises the release eligibility for persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder; requires the department of correction to notify inmates previously sentenced to life imprisonment of eligibility for earlier release upon filing a written request. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501.
AI Summary
This bill revises the release eligibility for persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first-degree murder. It requires the Department of Correction to notify inmates previously sentenced to life imprisonment of their eligibility for earlier release upon filing a written request. The bill specifies that inmates must serve a minimum of 25 full calendar years before being eligible for parole, and that sentence reduction credits cannot make them eligible for release prior to that mandatory minimum. The bill also amends the existing law to remove the provision for life without parole sentences for first-degree murder.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 02/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1128&ga=111 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/HB1128.pdf |
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