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TN SB1977

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raumesh Akbari

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits judges from revoking probation for a first-time drug offense violation committed while on felony probation
  • Requires judges to order substance abuse treatment instead of incarceration when a defendant's first probation violation involves conduct under Tennessee's drug offense statutes (Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4)
  • Applies when the judge finds by a preponderance of evidence that the probation violation occurred
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to revocation of probation.

Probation and Parole

Last Action

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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