Victims' Rights - As enacted, requires a notification of a restorative justice option, which is a voluntary, victim-centered process that may include facilitated communication, conferencing, community repair agreements, or other structured accountability and repair practices, to be provided through a program for victims in Davidson and Shelby counties. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 29Pub. Ch. 815Latest
   2. Apr 29Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
   3. Apr 23Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 15Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Apr 14Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   6. Apr 9Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   7. Apr 8Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Apr 6Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Apr 6Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0977)Minor
   10. Apr 6Passed H., Ayes 89, Nays 3, PNV 1Passed House
   11. Mar 26Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   12. Mar 23Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0719)
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/23/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   13. Mar 23Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 31, Nays 0Passed Senate
   14. Mar 23Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   15. Mar 23Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   16. Mar 20Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
   17. Mar 16Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/16/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   18. Mar 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
   19. Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   20. Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
   21. Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced