SB1930 amends Tennessee law to classify second degree murder as a Range II offense with potential Range III sentencing.
SB1930 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210 and Title 40, establishing that individuals convicted of second degree murder will be classified as Range II offenders. The bill allows for sentencing within Range III if deemed appropriate, but mandates that the sentence cannot be lower than Range II. This change takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
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