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TN SB1930

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Taylor

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires persons convicted of second degree murder under subdivision (a)(1) to be sentenced as Range II offenders at minimum, with Range III sentencing permitted if appropriate
  • Eliminates the possibility of Range I sentencing for second degree murder convictions
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210(c) by adding a new subdivision governing sentencing
  • 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

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/16/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

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