Sentencing - As introduced, establishes parole criteria for certain persons convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to imprisonment for life; specifies that if a person is convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to imprisonment for life, then the sentence must automatically expire after the person has served 40 years. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Mar 23Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary CommitteeLatest
Mar 18Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced