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TN HB1871

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fred Atchley

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 39-13-210(c) to increase mandatory sentencing for second degree murder convictions under subdivision (a)(1)

  • Requires persons convicted of second degree murder to be sentenced as Range II offenders at minimum, with Range III sentencing available if appropriate

  • Removes judicial discretion to impose sentences below Range II for this offense

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210 and Title 40, relative to second degree murder.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/4/2026
Judiciary2/18/2026
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/11/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

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