Bill > SB0456

This bill amends Tennessee's legal code by modifying the definition of "crime of violence" to explicitly include robbery. Specifically, the bill adds robbery to an existing list of criminal offenses that are considered violent crimes, which already included serious offenses like murder, rape, kidnapping, and aggravated assault. By adding robbery to this definition, the bill potentially impacts how such crimes are prosecuted, sentenced, or considered in future legal proceedings. The new definition will expand the legal classification of violent crimes, potentially influencing sentencing guidelines, bail considerations, or other legal treatments of offenses deemed violent. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving legal authorities and the judicial system time to prepare for the updated definition. This change appears to be part of Tennessee's ongoing efforts to clearly define and address violent criminal activities within the state's legal framework.

Justice

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0456&ga=114