SB1982

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to probation eligibility.

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB1982 creates a rebuttable presumption against probation for defendants convicted of aggravated assault involving a firearm.

Tennessee SB1982 amends the state's probation eligibility criteria by establishing a rebuttable presumption that defendants convicted of aggravated assault under § 39-13-102 are not suitable for probation if the offense involved the use or display of a firearm. This change applies to offenses committed on or after 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

DD

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & 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