SB2343

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to release eligibility of persons convicted of first degree murder.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2343 amends sentencing laws for first-degree murder, allowing parole eligibility for certain inmates.

Tennessee SB2343 modifies the state's sentencing laws for first-degree murder, allowing parole eligibility for inmates who meet specific criteria. For those convicted of first-degree murder between July 1, 1995, and July 1, 2020, and sentenced to life imprisonment, parole eligibility is granted after serving 25 years, with a maximum reduction of 35 years. Parole eligibility is contingent on the inmate completing educational programs, maintaining good conduct, and participating in rehabilitation classes.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee