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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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

Mar 23, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Feb 2, 2026 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 206 days quiet

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