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TN HB2285

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bo Mitchell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the maximum time limit for certain sentencing provisions under TCA 40-35-306(a) from one year to three years
  • Requires the state to pay all incarceration costs after the first year, shifting financial responsibility from local governments
  • Increases the maximum split confinement period from one year to three years while keeping periodic confinement at one year
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the sentencing of criminal defendants.

Sentencing

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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