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TN HB0578
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clay Doggett
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AI Summary
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Amends Tennessee Code § 39-17-1324 to establish an expanded definition of "dangerous felony" encompassing 28 categories of serious crimes including murder, kidnapping, human trafficking, robbery, sexual offenses, aggravated burglary, stalking, methamphetamine manufacturing, and controlled substance offenses
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Includes any attempt to commit a listed dangerous felony within the definition of "dangerous felony"
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Allows lesser included offenses to be automatically included in an indictment or presentment by implication if the lesser offense also qualifies as a dangerous felony under the new definition
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
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Passed April 22, 2025; signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 21, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to criminal offenses.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
5/27/2025