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TN HB1872

TN HB1872
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49, relative to criminal offenses.


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
04/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
06/03/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, authorizes a court to enhance the statutory penalty, up to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole, for a conviction under certain circumstances involving illegal aliens or crimes occurring on school property while students or other children are present; makes revisions to law relative to bail. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 33; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes courts to enhance the statutory penalty, up to life imprisonment without parole, for convictions under certain circumstances involving illegal aliens or crimes committed on school property while students or children are present. It also makes revisions to the law related to bail, including allowing a defendant's immigration status to be considered as a factor in determining bail. The bill defines key terms like "illegal alien," "deadly weapon," and "violent crime" for the purposes of these provisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1063 (on 06/03/2024)

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