TN SB2298 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 1 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-05 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 1 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-02-05 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, reduces to 15 years the maximum sentence for a person convicted of an offense that occurred when the person was a minor; reduces the minimum sentence by making the minor eligible for parole consideration after serving five years of the 15-year sentence imposed, less any sentence reduction credits. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
Title
As introduced, reduces to 15 years the maximum sentence for a person convicted of an offense that occurred when the person was a minor; reduces the minimum sentence by making the minor eligible for parole consideration after serving five years of the 15-year sentence imposed, less any sentence reduction credits. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-05 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2018-02-01 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2018-02-01 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2226 (Crossfiled) 2018-02-20 - Sponsor change.
Subjects
Tennessee State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2298&ga=110 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SB2298.pdf |
