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TN SB1181
TN SB1181As 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
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 also amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to specify that individuals sentenced to life imprisonment for first-degree murder shall be eligible for release after serving 60% of 60 years, less any earned sentence credits, but they must serve a minimum of 25 full calendar years before being eligible for parole. The bill does not apply to individuals sentenced to death or life without the possibility of parole.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/11/2019)
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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=SB1181&ga=111 |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/111/Bill/SB1181.pdf |
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