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TN SB1930

TN SB1930
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210 and Title 40, relative to second degree murder.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires a person convicted of second degree murder by knowingly killing another to be sentenced as no lower than a Range II offender. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-210 and Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-13-210, requires that any individual convicted of second-degree murder specifically by knowingly killing another person must be sentenced within a "Range II offender" classification, which refers to a sentencing range for felony offenses in Tennessee, and cannot receive a sentence lower than this range, although a higher "Range III" sentence may still be imposed if deemed appropriate by the court.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/30/2026)

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