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TN HB0527

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Scarbrough

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 40-35-503(b)(2)(A) regarding parole eligibility criteria
  • Establishes that parole may be denied if release would depreciate the seriousness of the crime or promote disrespect for the law
  • Updates terminology from "offender" or similar language to "incarcerated individual"
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under public welfare provision

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5, relative to parole.

Probation and Parole

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/8/2025
Judiciary4/1/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/5/2025
Judiciary2/5/2025

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