Sentencing - As enacted, adds aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when determining the sentence of a defendant convicted of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 27Pub. Ch. 693Latest
   2. Apr 27Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
   3. Apr 14Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 2Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   5. Apr 2Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   6. Apr 1Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   7. Apr 1Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   8. Mar 30Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Mar 30Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 4, PNV 8Passed House
   10. Mar 26Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Mar 23Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/23/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Mar 23Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   13. Mar 23Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   14. Mar 20Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/23/2026
   15. Mar 17Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   16. Mar 17Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   17. Mar 16Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
   18. Mar 16Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
   19. Mar 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
   20. Mar 9Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
   21. Mar 4Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
   22. Jan 21Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   23. Jan 15Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   24. Jan 14Filed for introductionIntroduced