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TN SB2420
TN SB2420AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal law.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, reduces the time within which a sentencing hearing must be held from within 45 days after a finding of guilt to within 30 days after the finding of guilt. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 40, Chapter 35, Section 209(a), shortens the mandatory timeframe for holding a sentencing hearing after a person has been found guilty of a crime from 45 days to 30 days, aiming to expedite the criminal justice process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2420&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2420 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2420.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2420.pdf |
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