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TN HB0579
TN HB0579AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to public safety.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, adds the offense of robbery to the definition of crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's legal definition of "crime of violence" by adding robbery to the existing list of criminal offenses that are considered violent crimes. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 39-17-1301(3) of the Tennessee Code Annotated to include robbery alongside other serious offenses such as murder, rape, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and child abuse. By expanding the definition of "crime of violence" to explicitly include robbery, the legislation potentially impacts how such crimes are prosecuted, sentenced, or considered in other legal contexts. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for legal professionals and law enforcement to prepare for the updated definition. This change suggests that the Tennessee General Assembly views robbery as a serious enough offense to be categorized with other violent crimes under state law, which could have implications for criminal penalties, sentencing guidelines, or other legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Clay Doggett (R)*,
Jody Barrett (R),
Jeff Burkhart (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Jesse Chism (D),
John Crawford (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Kirk Haston (R),
Esther Helton (R),
Dan Howell (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Brock Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Antonio Parkinson (D),
Richard Scarbrough (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 211 (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0579&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0211.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0456 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0456.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0579.pdf |
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