SB1928

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.

Introduced·1/21/26

SB1928 amends Tennessee criminal justice laws to include victims in certain proceedings and to redefine "victim.

SB1928 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Title 39, and Title 40, relative to criminal justice. It adds victims to the list of individuals who can be excluded from certain proceedings, ensuring their presence is essential. The bill also redefines "victim" to include reciprocals and law enforcement agencies involved in criminal investigations. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026