SB1765

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to sentencing.

Introduced·1/20/26

SB1765 amends Tennessee sentencing laws to redefine technical violations and modify probation revocation procedures.

SB1765 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to sentencing by redefining "technical violation" to exclude certain acts from this category. It allows trial judges to temporarily revoke probation and suspension of sentence for technical violations without imposing incarceration. For more serious violations, judges can revoke probation and suspend sentence, potentially imposing incarceration or alternative sentencing. This act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 25

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

Jan 22

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee