Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
Tennessee HB2229 establishes parole criteria for individuals convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, stipulating that such sentences will automatically expire after 40 years of incarceration. This bill specifically affects those convicted of first-degree murder in Tennessee. Key provisions include the automatic expiration of life sentences after 40 years, thereby potentially allowing for parole eligibility after that period.
Tennessee HB2229 establishes parole criteria for individuals convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, stipulating that such sentences will automatically expire after 40 years of incarceration. This bill specifically affects those convicted of first-degree murder in Tennessee. Key provisions include the automatic expiration of life sentences after 40 years, thereby potentially allowing for parole eligibility after that period.
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Dixie, Vincent
114th General Assembly
February 2, 2026
March 25, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee