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TN HB1861

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shaundelle Brooks

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits judges from revoking probation for a first-time drug offense violation committed while on felony probation
  • Requires judges to order substance abuse treatment for defendants whose first probation violation involves conduct constituting a drug offense under Tennessee law (Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4)
  • Applies when a trial judge finds by a preponderance of evidence that probation conditions were violated through drug-related conduct
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to revocation of probation.

Probation and Parole

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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