Bill > SB1930

This bill amends Tennessee law to require individuals convicted of second-degree murder, specifically by knowingly causing the death of another person, to be sentenced at a minimum of a "Range II offender." Sentencing ranges, outlined in Title 40, Chapter 35 of Tennessee Code Annotated, categorize the severity of offenses and the corresponding punishment. By mandating a minimum Range II sentence, this bill ensures that those convicted of this serious crime face a more substantial penalty than might otherwise be possible, though it allows for sentences within the even more severe Range III if deemed appropriate by the court. This change will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to crimes committed on or after that date.