SB0045

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal sentencing.

Introduced·1/7/25

SB0045 amends Tennessee criminal sentencing laws to consider adult offenders who commit crimes with minors.

SB0045 introduces a new sentencing consideration in Tennessee for adults who commit offenses with minors, regardless of the minor's conviction status. This amendment applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026