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SB2543

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70, relative to criminal justice.

Complete·5/18/26

Reduces the minimum sentence for aggravated assault from five to three years.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-16-202(a)(1), reducing the minimum sentence for aggravated assault from five to three years. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill becoming law, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 918

Apr 13

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026