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TN HB2285
TN HB2285AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the sentencing of criminal defendants.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from one year to three years the amount of time a defendant receiving a split sentence of confinement and probation may be required to serve a portion of the sentence in continuous confinement in the local jail or workhouse; specifies that the state is responsible for all costs of incarceration after the first year. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Titles 40 and 41 concerning criminal sentencing, primarily modifies the rules for "split sentences," which involve a combination of jail time and probation. Specifically, it increases the maximum period a defendant can be required to serve in continuous confinement as part of a split sentence from one year to three years. Additionally, the bill clarifies that after the first year of incarceration, the state will be responsible for all associated costs, shifting this financial burden from local jurisdictions. This change aims to standardize the handling of longer confinement periods within split sentences and address the financial implications for local jails and workhouses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2285&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2619 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2619.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2285.pdf |
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