Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.
Tennessee SB1982 establishes a rebuttable presumption against granting probation to defendants convicted of aggravated assault when the offense involved the use or display of a firearm. This bill primarily affects individuals convicted of such offenses, as well as the judicial system's handling of probation eligibility. Key provisions include the specification of the circumstances under which the presumption applies, thereby influencing sentencing decisions related to aggravated assault cases involving firearms.
Tennessee SB1982 establishes a rebuttable presumption against granting probation to defendants convicted of aggravated assault when the offense involved the use or display of a firearm. This bill primarily affects individuals convicted of such offenses, as well as the judicial system's handling of probation eligibility. Key provisions include the specification of the circumstances under which the presumption applies, thereby influencing sentencing decisions related to aggravated assault cases involving firearms.
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Taylor, Brent
114th General Assembly
January 22, 2026
April 20, 2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026