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TN SB1862
TN SB1862AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from 90 to 100 days of receiving a valid judgment of conviction for when the department has to notify the victim witness coordinator of the scheduled parole hearing date when the inmate will be eligible for parole consideration. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 40-28-505(a), changes the timeframe within which the department must notify the victim witness coordinator of a scheduled parole hearing date for an inmate eligible for parole consideration. Previously, this notification was required within 90 days of receiving a valid judgment of conviction; this bill extends that period to 100 days. The victim witness coordinator is a role designed to support victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice process, ensuring they are informed about proceedings such as parole hearings. This change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/02/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Victim Compensation
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1862&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1862.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1638 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1638.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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