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TN HB1525
TN HB1525AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to victims of crime.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a sentencing court to order the sentences for two or more offenses involving more than one minor victim to run consecutively unless the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the facts of the case do not warrant the imposition of consecutive sentences and the imposition of consecutive sentences would not be in the best interest of justice. - Amends TCA Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning victims of crime by requiring sentencing courts to order sentences for two or more offenses involving more than one minor victim to be served consecutively, meaning one after the other, unless the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence, which means it's more likely than not true, that the specific facts of the case do not justify consecutive sentences and that imposing them would not be in the best interest of justice. This change applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1525&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1525 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1525.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1525.pdf |
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