Tennessee HB 1171: Sentencing - As introduced, specifies that when sentencing a minor convicted as an adult, a court may impose a sentence less than the minimum under law; prohibits courts from sentencing juvenile offenders to life without the possibility of parole; authorizes minors convicted as adults who served at least 20 years to file a motion for a sentence reduction. - Amends TCA Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40.

Status: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee (as of 2023-03-21)

State: Tennessee · Session: 113 · Bill: HB 1171

Subjects: Sentencing

Sponsors: Dixie

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