SB0456

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, relative to public safety.

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SB0456 amends Tennessee's definition of "crime of violence" to include various offenses.

SB0456 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, by expanding the definition of "crime of violence" to include offenses such as murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, carjacking, and child abuse. This act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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18 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 211

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.