SB1133

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70, relative to criminal justice.

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Amends Tennessee Code to reduce the number of prior convictions needed for enhanced sentencing.

This bill modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-16-202(a)(1), by reducing the number of prior convictions required for enhanced sentencing from five to three. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 352

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

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