HB-1128: As introduced, revises the release eligibility for persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder; requires the department of correction to notify inmates previously sentenced to life imprisonment of eligibility for earlier release upon filing a written request. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501.
Sponsored by: Rep. Patsy Hazlewood
Withdrawn. on 02/03/2020
You have voted HB-1128: As introduced, revises the release eligibility for persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder; requires the department of correction to notify inmates previously sentenced to life imprisonment of eligibility for earlier release upon filing a written request. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501..
HB-2221: As introduced, prohibits an offender who has been convicted of a sexual offense from being eligible for a community-based alternative to incarceration. - Amends TCA Section 40-36-106.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 03/12/2020
You have voted HB-2221: As introduced, prohibits an offender who has been convicted of a sexual offense from being eligible for a community-based alternative to incarceration. - Amends TCA Section 40-36-106..
HB-2262: As introduced, requires the board of parole to include the offenses of which a paroled person was convicted when forwarding the names of all persons released on parole to the appropriate standing committees of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Judiciary Committee on 05/26/2020
You have voted HB-2262: As introduced, requires the board of parole to include the offenses of which a paroled person was convicted when forwarding the names of all persons released on parole to the appropriate standing committees of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22 and Title 40..
HB-2277: As introduced, requires that all convicted felons sentenced to confinement be sentenced to the department of correction except in certain circumstances; makes various changes to the County Correctional Incentives Act of 1981. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Curcio
Assigned To S/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee on 02/11/2020
You have voted HB-2277: As introduced, requires that all convicted felons sentenced to confinement be sentenced to the department of correction except in certain circumstances; makes various changes to the County Correctional Incentives Act of 1981. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41..
SB-2152: As introduced, prohibits an offender who has been convicted of a sexual offense from being eligible for a community-based alternative to incarceration. - Amends TCA Section 40-36-106.
Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire
Re-refer To Senate Cal. Comm. on 03/16/2020
You have voted SB-2152: As introduced, prohibits an offender who has been convicted of a sexual offense from being eligible for a community-based alternative to incarceration. - Amends TCA Section 40-36-106..
SB-2195: As introduced, requires the board of parole to include the offenses of which a paroled person was convicted when forwarding the names of all persons released on parole to the appropriate standing committees of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager
Recommended For Passage With Amendment/s, Refer To Senate Finance, Ways, And Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 Pnv 0 on 03/10/2020
You have voted SB-2195: As introduced, requires the board of parole to include the offenses of which a paroled person was convicted when forwarding the names of all persons released on parole to the appropriate standing committees of the general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22 and Title 40..
SB-2016: As introduced, enacts the "Good Samaritan Sentencing Enhancement Act of 2020," which provides that a defendant who commits an offense against a person while that person is rendering assistance and care to the victim of a crime is punished from within one sentencing range higher than is otherwise provided by law for the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Johnson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/03/2020
You have voted SB-2016: As introduced, enacts the "Good Samaritan Sentencing Enhancement Act of 2020," which provides that a defendant who commits an offense against a person while that person is rendering assistance and care to the victim of a crime is punished from within one sentencing range higher than is otherwise provided by law for the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..
Authority Of Pretrial Services Officers [HB-226]
An Act amending the authority of pretrial services officers to file charges, make a warrantless arrest, or request the court to issue a warrant for arrest for escape in the third degree; and providing for an effective date.
HB-226: Authority Of Pretrial Services Officers
Sponsored by: Rep.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
Prostitution/trafficking; Vacate Convict. [HB-225]
An Act relating to sex trafficking; establishing the crime of patron of a victim of sex trafficking; relating to the crime of human trafficking; relating to sentencing for sex trafficking and patron of a victim of sex trafficking; establishing the process for a vacation of judgment for a conviction of prostitution; and providing for an effective date.
HB-225: Prostitution/trafficking; Vacate Convict.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
Sex Offender Registry; Notice To Victims [SB-168]
An Act relating to notice provided to victims regarding petitions for removal from a registry that is published on the Internet; relating to the duration of the duty to register as a sex offender or child kidnapper; relating to petitions for removal from a registry that is published on the Internet; relating to the definitions of 'tier I sex offense,' 'tier II sex offense or child kidnapping,' and 'tier III sex offense or child kidnapping'; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; relating to the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals; establishing
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SB-168: Sex Offender Registry; Notice To Victims
Sponsored by: Sen.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
Sex Offender Registry; Notice To Victims [HB-228]
An Act relating to notice provided to victims regarding petitions for removal from a registry that is published on the Internet; relating to the duration of the duty to register as a sex offender or child kidnapper; relating to petitions for removal from a registry that is published on the Internet; relating to the definitions of 'tier I sex offense,' 'tier II sex offense or child kidnapping,' and 'tier III sex offense or child kidnapping'; amending the definition of 'sex offense'; relating to the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals; establishing
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HB-228: Sex Offender Registry; Notice To Victims
Sponsored by: Rep.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
Aggravating Factor: Corrections Officer [SB-167]
An Act providing for an aggravating factor at sentencing for contractors, volunteers, and employees of the Department of Corrections; and providing for an effective date.
SB-167: Aggravating Factor: Corrections Officer
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred To State Affairs on 03/09/2020
Aggravating Factor: Corrections Officer [HB-227]
An Act providing for an aggravating factor at sentencing for contractors, volunteers, and employees of the Department of Corrections; and providing for an effective date.
HB-227: Aggravating Factor: Corrections Officer
Sponsored by: Rep.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
Prostitution/trafficking; Vacate Convict. [SB-165]
An Act relating to sex trafficking; establishing the crime of patron of a victim of sex trafficking; relating to the crime of human trafficking; relating to sentencing for sex trafficking and patron of a victim of sex trafficking; establishing the process for a vacation of judgment for a conviction of prostitution; and providing for an effective date.
SB-165: Prostitution/trafficking; Vacate Convict.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
Authority Of Pretrial Services Officers [SB-166]
An Act amending the authority of pretrial services officers to file charges, make a warrantless arrest, or request the court to issue a warrant for arrest for escape in the third degree; and providing for an effective date.
SB-166: Authority Of Pretrial Services Officers
Sponsored by: Sen.
Read The First Time - Referrals on 01/27/2020
HB-394: As enacted, revises and clarifies release eligibility for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Sponsored by: Rep. Johnny Garrett
Pub. Ch. 765 on 07/22/2020
You have voted HB-394: As enacted, revises and clarifies release eligibility for certain persons sentenced to life imprisonment for first degree murder. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41..
HB-876: As introduced, establishes parole eligibility after 30 years for persons who committed crimes as juveniles and who were sentenced to greater than 30 years; authorizes parole eligibility after 20 years for such persons if certain conditions met; prohibits sentencing persons to life without parole for crimes committed when a juvenile. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Cooper
Assigned To S/c Constitutional Protections & Sentencing Subcommittee on 02/11/2019
You have voted HB-876: As introduced, establishes parole eligibility after 30 years for persons who committed crimes as juveniles and who were sentenced to greater than 30 years; authorizes parole eligibility after 20 years for such persons if certain conditions met; prohibits sentencing persons to life without parole for crimes committed when a juvenile. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 1, Part 1; Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Title 40, Chapter 35..
Relating To Ignition Interlock Devices. [HB-2173]
Requires consecutive terms of imprisonment for anyone convicted as a repeat or habitual offender if arising from same conduct as conviction for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock to have government issued identification in their immediate possession. Extends the lookback period under provisions relating to ignition interlock requirements from five to ten years. Expands the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock to include obscuring
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HB-2173: Relating To Ignition Interlock Devices.
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
Referred To Trs, Jdc. on 03/03/2020
HB-1816: As introduced, enacts the "Good Samaritan Sentencing Enhancement Act of 2020," which provides that a defendant who commits an offense against a person while that person is rendering assistance and care to the victim of a crime is punished from within one sentencing range higher than is otherwise provided by law for the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Lamberth
H. Placed On Regular Calendar For 6/18/2020 on 06/17/2020
You have voted HB-1816: As introduced, enacts the "Good Samaritan Sentencing Enhancement Act of 2020," which provides that a defendant who commits an offense against a person while that person is rendering assistance and care to the victim of a crime is punished from within one sentencing range higher than is otherwise provided by law for the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40..