HB0578

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to criminal offenses.

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Tennessee HB0578 amends the state's criminal code to redefine "dangerous felony" and adjust related legal procedures.

Tennessee HB0578 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, to redefine "dangerous felony" to include specific crimes such as murder, kidnapping, and rape. It also modifies the legal procedures for including lesser included offenses in indictments or presentments, ensuring they are considered if they also qualify as dangerous felonies. This act takes effect on July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 492

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.