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TN HB1165

TN HB1165
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal sentencing.

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, adds as an enhancement factor to be used in determining the sentence within the permissible range for a criminal offense that the defendant is an adult and committed the offense with a minor, regardless of whether the minor was convicted of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to modify Tennessee's criminal sentencing guidelines by adding a new enhancement factor that allows judges to consider whether an adult defendant committed an offense involving a minor. Specifically, the bill amends Section 40-35-114 of the Tennessee Code to include a new sentencing consideration: if an adult commits an offense with a minor involved, regardless of whether the minor is also convicted, this can be used as a factor to potentially increase the severity of the sentence within the permissible legal range. The enhancement is designed to provide judges with additional discretion in sentencing when criminal activity involves minors, potentially allowing for more stringent punishment. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, giving legal practitioners and the criminal justice system time to prepare for the new sentencing guideline.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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