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TN SB2663
TN SB2663AN 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
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 modifies how criminal defendants in Tennessee are sentenced, specifically concerning "split sentences," which involve a period of jail time followed by probation. The key changes are that defendants can now be required to serve up to three years in continuous confinement as part of a split sentence, an increase from the previous one-year limit, and the state will cover all incarceration costs after the first year, regardless of the total sentence length. This aims to provide more flexibility in sentencing while shifting the financial burden for longer confinement periods to the state.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2663&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2663 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2663.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2663.pdf |
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