Tennessee HB1454 amends sentencing laws for criminal offenses, particularly focusing on rape of a child and aggravated rape of a child.
Tennessee HB1454 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, to revise sentencing for criminal offenses, especially those involving rape of a child and aggravated rape of a child. The bill introduces new aggravating factors, such as the defendant's use of a deadly weapon, filming the offense, or the victim being under four years old. It also modifies mitigating factors, ensuring that victim consent does not reduce sentences for these specific crimes. The changes apply to acts occurring on or after July 1, 2026.
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