SB1170

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39, relative to criminal offenses.

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Tennessee SB1170 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to modify criminal offenses by removing certain subsections and language.

Tennessee SB1170 amends several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35, and Title 40, Chapter 39. The bill removes specific subdivisions and language related to criminal responsibility and accomplice liability. It deletes sections and modifies references to streamline the criminal code by removing outdated or redundant language.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 1

8 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 15

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 939

Apr 17

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted