HB1861

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to revocation of probation.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee HB1861 amends probation revocation rules for felony offenses involving drug violations.

Tennessee HB1861 introduces a new subsection to Title 40, Chapter 35, modifying the conditions for revoking probation and suspension of sentence for felony offenses. If a trial judge finds that a defendant has violated probation by engaging in a drug offense, the judge must order the defendant to attend a substance abuse treatment program instead of revoking probation for the first instance of such a violation. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

Mar 25

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

House

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026

Feb 2

House

P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee