SB0300

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-35-302, relative to sentencing requirements for certain misdemeanor offenders.

Complete·5/27/25

Tennessee SB0300 mandates cognitive behavioral training for Class A or B misdemeanor offenders in general sessions court.

Tennessee SB0300 amends sentencing requirements for Class A or B misdemeanor offenders in general sessions court. It requires these offenders to complete a cognitive behavioral training course, pay for it, and provide proof of completion to the court. The course must be available online, in multiple languages, and cost no more than $100. It must include human interaction for grading and feedback. The course provider must offer telephone support and provide a certificate of completion within 72 hours. Failure to comply can result in contempt of court and up to 10 days of confinement.

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Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

12:00 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 481

Apr 21, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2025