SB1930

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-13-210 and Title 40, relative to second degree murder.

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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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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

7 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

History

Apr 24

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 752

Mar 30

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 30

Senate

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