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This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated Title 40, Chapter 35, establishes a rebuttable presumption that individuals convicted of aggravated assault, specifically when a firearm was used or displayed during the commission of the crime, are not suitable candidates for probation. A "rebuttable presumption" means that while this is the initial assumption, the defendant can still present evidence to argue for probation. This change applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026, indicating a shift in how probation eligibility will be considered for such serious assault cases involving firearms.