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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