HB0371

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-35-302, relative to sentencing requirements for certain misdemeanor offenders.

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Tennessee HB0371 mandates cognitive behavioral training for Class A and B misdemeanor offenders in general sessions court.

Tennessee HB0371 amends sentencing requirements for Class A and B misdemeanor offenders in general sessions court by mandating completion of a cognitive behavioral training course. The offender must pay for the course, provide proof of completion to the court, and face contempt of court charges and up to ten days of confinement for failure to comply. The course must be available online, in multiple languages, cost no more than $100, and include human interaction for grading and feedback. Counties or municipalities may offer in-person programs but must also provide an online option.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 7, 2025

12:00 PM

House Private Acts Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 481

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.