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TN HB1962
TN HB1962AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to probation eligibility.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, states that there is a rebuttable presumption that a defendant convicted of aggravated assault is not a favorable candidate for probation if the offense involved the use or display of a firearm during the commission of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated Title 40, Chapter 35, establishes a rebuttable presumption that individuals convicted of aggravated assault, as defined in Section 39-13-102, are not suitable candidates for probation if a firearm was used or displayed during the commission of the crime; a rebuttable presumption means that while this is the initial assumption, evidence can be presented to challenge it, and this change will apply to offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1962&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1982 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1982.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1962.pdf |
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