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TN HB0258

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Mary Littleton

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Origin

House of Representatives

111th General Assembly

AI Summary

Legislative Description

As enacted, enacts the "Sergeant Daniel Baker Act," which removes the appeal to the court of criminal appeals in death penalty cases; provides for automatic direct review by the Tennessee supreme court for convictions for which a sentence of death is imposed. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Pub. Ch. 140

4/15/2019

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/12/2019
Finance, Ways & Means2/27/2019
Judiciary2/20/2019
Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee2/13/2019

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