TN SB2432 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, prohibits a court from sentencing a defendant convicted of first degree murder to death if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the offense, the defendant had a severe mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Title
As introduced, prohibits a court from sentencing a defendant convicted of first degree murder to death if the defendant proves by a preponderance of the evidence that, at the time of the offense, the defendant had a severe mental illness. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-10 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2020-02-06 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2020-02-05 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2647 (Crossfiled) 2020-02-25 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
