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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances the offense of aggravated assault where death results from Class C or D felony to Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-1201]
As introduced, enhances the offense of aggravated assault where death results from Class C or D felony to Class B felony. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, elevates killing of another while committing aggravated assault against a victim who has an order of protection or restraining order against the defendant to first degree murder under felony murder provision of first degree murder statute. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2. [SB-908]
As introduced, elevates killing of another while committing aggravated assault against a victim who has an order of protection or restraining order against the defendant to first degree murder under felony murder provision of first degree murder statute. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, adds to definition of first degree murder the killing of another while committing domestic abuse against victim where defendant has pattern of domestic abuse against victim or another family member. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2. [SB-907]
As introduced, adds to definition of first degree murder the killing of another while committing domestic abuse against victim where defendant has pattern of domestic abuse against victim or another family member. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Doug Overbey P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/23/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances the penalties for a second or subsequent conviction of domestic assault. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41. [SB-713]
As introduced, enhances the penalties for a second or subsequent conviction of domestic assault. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jamie Woodson Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud. Comm. on 04/04/2011

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the penalty for possessing a firearm if the defendant has a prior felony conviction involving force or violence from Class E to Class C felony and from Class E to Class D if prior conviction is for drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-692]
As introduced, increases the penalty for possessing a firearm if the defendant has a prior felony conviction involving force or violence from Class E to Class C felony and from Class E to Class D if prior conviction is for drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud. Com. on 04/13/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, imposes higher classifications for certain violent crimes that are committed by three or more persons; sets the presumptive sentence for such crimes classified as Class A felonies at the maximum within the range; describes indictment parameters. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-691]
As introduced, imposes higher classifications for certain violent crimes that are committed by three or more persons; sets the presumptive sentence for such crimes classified as Class A felonies at the maximum within the range; describes indictment parameters. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Norris Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. Jud. Com. on 04/13/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases punishment for fourth or subsequent domestic assault or criminal violation or order of protection from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [SB-606]
As introduced, increases punishment for fourth or subsequent domestic assault or criminal violation or order of protection from Class A misdemeanor to Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/16/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days prior to a sentencing hearing that a presentence report shall be filed. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [SB-563]
As introduced, increases from 10 to 15 the number of days prior to a sentencing hearing that a presentence report shall be filed. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Berke P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/14/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, removes exception allowing a defendant not otherwise eligible to be sentenced to community correction rather than incarceration if the defendant has special needs that are best treatable in the community. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 36. [SB-556]
As introduced, removes exception allowing a defendant not otherwise eligible to be sentenced to community correction rather than incarceration if the defendant has special needs that are best treatable in the community. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 36.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Randy McNally P2c, Ref. To S. Jud Comm. on 02/14/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, includes murder as the result of gang activity as an aggravating factor for purposes of death penalty sentencing. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2. [SB-371]
As introduced, includes murder as the result of gang activity as an aggravating factor for purposes of death penalty sentencing. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell Assigned To Gen. Sub Of: S. Jud Comm. on 05/17/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, adds charitable and governmental agencies to entities at which a person convicted of simple possession may be required to perform community service. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 53, Chapter 10 and Title 53, Chapter 11. [HB-3730]
As introduced, adds charitable and governmental agencies to entities at which a person convicted of simple possession may be required to perform community service. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40; Title 53, Chapter 10 and Title 53, Chapter 11.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Stewart Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 04/11/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the number of days that a presentence report must be filed with the clerk prior to a sentencing hearing from 10 days to 15 days. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53. [HB-3701]
As introduced, increases the number of days that a presentence report must be filed with the clerk prior to a sentencing hearing from 10 days to 15 days. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 53.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Stewart P2c, Ref. To Judiciary Committee on 02/01/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases from 85 percent to 100 percent the percentage of the sentence imposed that a person convicted of certain specified offenses must serve before being eligible for release. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5. [HB-3367]
As introduced, increases from 85 percent to 100 percent the percentage of the sentence imposed that a person convicted of certain specified offenses must serve before being eligible for release. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barrett Rich Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Judiciary Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 03/28/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, adds carjacking and especially aggravated burglary to offenses for which a defendant is required to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before release eligibility; provides that certain prisoners be released upon turning 65 if they have served 15 consecutive calendar years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-3198]
As introduced, adds carjacking and especially aggravated burglary to offenses for which a defendant is required to serve at least 85 percent of the sentence before release eligibility; provides that certain prisoners be released upon turning 65 if they have served 15 consecutive calendar years. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Coley Assigned To S/c Judiciary Subcommittee on 02/01/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, requires that a person convicted of committing a dangerous felony involving a firearm who is subsequently convicted of the same serve a minimum of 15 years imprisonment at 100 percent. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40. [HB-2904]
As enacted, requires that a person convicted of committing a dangerous felony involving a firearm who is subsequently convicted of the same serve a minimum of 15 years imprisonment at 100 percent. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vince Dean Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 950 on 05/15/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires any sentence received for the offenses of identity theft and identity theft trafficking to be served consecutive to any other offense committed as a result of the identity theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1. [HB-2836]
As introduced, requires any sentence received for the offenses of identity theft and identity theft trafficking to be served consecutive to any other offense committed as a result of the identity theft. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Sanderson Taken Off Notice For Cal. In: Judiciary Committee on 03/20/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, provides that a person who is convicted of an offense involving a motor vehicle that injures or kills two or more first responders who are acting in the line of duty at the scene of or in route to or from an accident or medical emergency must serve any sentences received consecutively rather than concurrently. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-115. [HB-2787]
As introduced, provides that a person who is convicted of an offense involving a motor vehicle that injures or kills two or more first responders who are acting in the line of duty at the scene of or in route to or from an accident or medical emergency must serve any sentences received consecutively rather than concurrently. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-115.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scotty Campbell Failed In: Judiciary Committee on 03/27/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, makes elected and appointed public officials ineligible for diversion for criminal offenses committed in their official capacity or that involve the duties of their offices. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-2763]
As enacted, makes elected and appointed public officials ineligible for diversion for criminal offenses committed in their official capacity or that involve the duties of their offices. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Haynes Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 766 on 04/24/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, increases the time a civil judgment for restitution ordered as a condition of probation that remains unpaid would remain in effect from "10 years" to "20 years." - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [HB-2731]
As introduced, increases the time a civil judgment for restitution ordered as a condition of probation that remains unpaid would remain in effect from "10 years" to "20 years." - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Pitts Assigned To S/c Judiciary Subcommittee on 01/25/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, deletes outdated provisions of sentencing law. - Amends TCA Title 40. [HB-2686]
As introduced, deletes outdated provisions of sentencing law. - Amends TCA Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper Taken Off Notice For Cal. In S/c Judiciary Subcommittee Of Judiciary Committee on 03/21/2012

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