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TN HB2023
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brock Martin
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AI Summary
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Courts must collect a $125 victims assistance assessment from individuals who plead guilty, are found guilty, plead nolo contendere, or enter diversionary pleas for specified criminal offenses
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$15 of each assessment goes to the court clerk for processing and handling fees
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The remaining $110 is transmitted to the county where the offense occurred for exclusive use by the county's designated victims assistance program
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Assessment applies to attempts, conspiracies, and those found criminally responsible as principal for covered offenses
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, relative to the victims assistance assessment.
Victims' Rights
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026