SB2619

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the sentencing of criminal defendants.

Failed·3/23/26
Draft Text

SB2619 amends Tennessee sentencing laws to extend the maximum period for periodic or split confinement for certain criminal defendants.

SB2619 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, to change the maximum allowable period for periodic or split confinement of criminal defendants. The bill extends the period from one year to three years for periodic confinement and maintains the one-year limit for split confinement. Additionally, it mandates that the state cover all incarceration costs beyond the first year. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

3 Yea

RDD

3 Nay

RRR

2 Not Voting

RR

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Failed in 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