Sentencing

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, makes a person sentenced to imprisonment for life based on a conviction for first degree murder, which occurred when the person was a minor, eligible for parole consideration after service of 65 percent of the 60-year sentence imposed, and no less than 50 percent including any sentence reduction credits earned. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40. [HB-826] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
As introduced, makes a person sentenced to imprisonment for life based on a conviction for first degree murder, which occurred when the person was a minor, eligible for parole consideration after service of 65 percent of the 60-year sentence imposed, and no less than 50 percent including any sentence reduction credits earned. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Withdrawn. on 03/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, permits a defendant who is sentenced to life imprisonment to become release eligible after service of 60 percent of 60 years, and in no event less than 25 years including sentence reduction credits; permits a defendant convicted under prior law to request parole eligibility be determined pursuant to this act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501. [SB-795] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, permits a defendant who is sentenced to life imprisonment to become release eligible after service of 60 percent of 60 years, and in no event less than 25 years including sentence reduction credits; permits a defendant convicted under prior law to request parole eligibility be determined pursuant to this act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Janince Bowling Recalled From Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/05/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, requires a court to sentence a person who was convicted of a nonviolent offense and is the primary caretaker of a dependent child to an individually assessed sentence based on community rehabilitation with a focus on parent-child unity and support. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41. [HB-825] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, requires a court to sentence a person who was convicted of a nonviolent offense and is the primary caretaker of a dependent child to an individually assessed sentence based on community rehabilitation with a focus on parent-child unity and support. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 04/11/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates an affirmative defense to the enhanced punishment for selling drugs on the grounds of or within 1,000' of a school, child care center, library, recreational center, or park that law enforcement, or an agent of law enforcement, suggested, requested, or lured the defendant into the prohibited area. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [HB-723] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Children and Youth ] [Education ]
As introduced, creates an affirmative defense to the enhanced punishment for selling drugs on the grounds of or within 1,000' of a school, child care center, library, recreational center, or park that law enforcement, or an agent of law enforcement, suggested, requested, or lured the defendant into the prohibited area. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda Gilmore Withdrawn. on 03/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, increases classification of offense of patronizing prostitution from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 3 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5. [HB-605] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, increases classification of offense of patronizing prostitution from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 3 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron M. Gant Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 169 on 05/03/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, increases classification of offense of patronizing prostitution from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 3 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5. [SB-551] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As enacted, increases classification of offense of patronizing prostitution from a Class B to a Class A misdemeanor. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 3 and Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Duncan Massey Pub. Ch. 169 on 05/03/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, enhances the punishment for child abuse and child neglect or endangerment if the child is vulnerable because the child is handicapped; defines handicapped. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 40, Chapter 35. [SB-477] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Disabilities ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
As introduced, enhances the punishment for child abuse and child neglect or endangerment if the child is vulnerable because the child is handicapped; defines handicapped. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Rusty Crowe Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Judiciary Committee on 04/18/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, increases penalty for unlawfully possessing a firearm with a prior conviction for a felony involving use of force or violence from Class C felony to Class B felony; increases from Class D felony to Class C felony penalty for person unlawfully possessing firearm with prior felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3. [HB-452] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
As enacted, increases penalty for unlawfully possessing a firearm with a prior conviction for a felony involving use of force or violence from Class C felony to Class B felony; increases from Class D felony to Class C felony penalty for person unlawfully possessing firearm with prior felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kelly Keisling Pub. Ch. 475 on 06/14/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, creates an affirmative defense to the enhanced punishment for selling drugs on the grounds of or within 1,000' of a school, child care center, library, recreational center, or park that law enforcement, or an agent of law enforcement, suggested, requested, or lured the defendant into the prohibited area. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4. [SB-319] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Education ]
As introduced, creates an affirmative defense to the enhanced punishment for selling drugs on the grounds of or within 1,000' of a school, child care center, library, recreational center, or park that law enforcement, or an agent of law enforcement, suggested, requested, or lured the defendant into the prohibited area. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris Placed On Senate Judiciary Committee Calendar For 3/15/2017 on 03/15/2017

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As introduced, elevates the Class A misdemeanor offense of assault to the Class E felony offense of aggravated assault for assaulting a law enforcement officer while the officer is discharging official duties if the person knows or should know the victim is a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [HB-168] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, elevates the Class A misdemeanor offense of assault to the Class E felony offense of aggravated assault for assaulting a law enforcement officer while the officer is discharging official duties if the person knows or should know the victim is a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 05/08/2017

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As introduced, elevates the Class A misdemeanor offense of assault to the Class E felony offense of aggravated assault for assaulting a law enforcement officer while the officer is discharging official duties if the person knows or should know the victim is a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1. [SB-206] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
As introduced, elevates the Class A misdemeanor offense of assault to the Class E felony offense of aggravated assault for assaulting a law enforcement officer while the officer is discharging official duties if the person knows or should know the victim is a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/02/2017

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As introduced, permits a defendant who is sentenced to life imprisonment to become release eligible after service of 60 percent of 60 years, and in no event less than 25 years including sentence reduction credits; permits a defendant convicted under prior law to request parole eligibility be determined pursuant to this act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501. [HB-135] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
As introduced, permits a defendant who is sentenced to life imprisonment to become release eligible after service of 60 percent of 60 years, and in no event less than 25 years including sentence reduction credits; permits a defendant convicted under prior law to request parole eligibility be determined pursuant to this act. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 2 and Section 40-35-501.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh A. Akbari Sponsor(s) Added. on 02/01/2018

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

As enacted, adds public employees to the list of those ineligible for suspended prosecution and pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor offense committed in the course of the person's employment, under the same provisions currently applicable to elected and appointed state and local officials so charged. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15. [HB-8] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Ethics ] [Criminal Justice ]
As enacted, adds public employees to the list of those ineligible for suspended prosecution and pretrial diversion for a misdemeanor offense committed in the course of the person's employment, under the same provisions currently applicable to elected and appointed state and local officials so charged. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 15.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William G. Lamberth Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 93 on 04/11/2017

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