SB0254

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55, relative to criminal law.

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SB0254 amends Tennessee criminal law, focusing on public education and reporting on offender diversion.

SB0254 amends Tennessee criminal law by mandating statewide public education on the purposes and goals of the chapter, and requires an annual report on the effectiveness of diverting offenders from state correctional institutions. This report must be submitted by February 1 each year to the House Judiciary Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee, and Fiscal Review Committee.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1051

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.