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TN HB2582

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Chism

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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, regardless of other laws

  • Increases the maximum split confinement period from one year to three years under TCA § 40-35-314(a), while keeping periodic confinement at the one-year maximum

  • Takes effect 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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