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TN SB1834

TN SB1834
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 40 and Chapter 1062 of the Public Acts of 2022, relative to sentencing for criminal offenses.


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Introduced
01/23/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/09/2024
Passed
04/25/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, authorizes the death penalty as a punishment for rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, or especially aggravated rape of a child. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Chapter 1062 of the Public Acts of 2022.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the death penalty as a punishment for the crimes of rape of a child, aggravated rape of a child, or especially aggravated rape of a child. It amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated and Chapter 1062 of the Public Acts of 2022 to expand the application of the death penalty to these specific offenses against children. The bill also makes changes to the sentencing and appeals processes for offenses punishable by death.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2024 (on 05/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, and Sexual Assault

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