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This bill amends Tennessee's criminal code by expanding the definition of "dangerous felonies" and clarifying how these felonies are interpreted in legal proceedings. Specifically, the bill modifies the list of crimes considered dangerous felonies by adding several specific offenses such as various types of human trafficking, sexual offenses, stalking, drug-related crimes, and attempts to commit dangerous felonies. The bill also introduces a new provision that allows lesser included offenses of a dangerous felony to be implicitly included in an indictment or presentment if that lesser offense is also classified as a dangerous felony. This means that if someone is charged with a primary dangerous felony, related lesser offenses that are also considered dangerous can be included in the legal charge. The changes are part of Tennessee's criminal code related to firearm possession during the commission of dangerous felonies, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The expanded definition could potentially impact how certain criminal cases are prosecuted by providing prosecutors with more flexibility in charging individuals with dangerous felony-related offenses.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1082&ga=114