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TN HB2647
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Joe Towns
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AI Summary
Legislative Description
As introduced, prohibits a court from sentencing a defendant convicted of first degree murder to death if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the offense, the defendant had a severe mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
2/25/2020
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/19/2020
Full Bill Text
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