Bill > SB2768

This bill amends Tennessee's criminal sentencing laws. It reduces the percentage of their sentence that individuals convicted of first-degree murder on or after July 1, 1995 and sentenced to life imprisonment must serve before becoming eligible for release, from 100% of 60 years less earned sentence credits to 60% of 60 years less earned credits. However, it also establishes new minimum sentence requirements, where defendants 25 years old or younger at the time of the offense must serve at least 25 full calendar years, and defendants 26 or older must serve at least 30 full calendar years, before becoming eligible for parole. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024 and applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 1995.