Bill > HB2033

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates that sentencing courts in Tennessee require convicted individuals to perform community service in addition to any other penalties. Specifically, those convicted of a felony offense, unless sentenced to death, life without parole, or a sentence requiring 100% of time served, will be ordered to complete 80 hours of community service. Individuals convicted of misdemeanor offenses, excluding traffic violations or those punishable by fine only, will be required to complete 40 hours. This community service must be performed with an approved nonprofit, government entity, public school, or community program, documented in writing, and verified by the court or supervising authority before the defendant's release from probation or parole, and if the person is sentenced to confinement, it will be a condition of any early release on parole.