Tennessee SB 959: Sentencing - As introduced, permits a person who is serving a sentence of incarceration of eight years or more for an offense committed prior to January 1, 2026, and who is a victim of domestic abuse subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse inflicted by a member of the same family or household as the person to submit to the sentencing court, a request to apply for resentencing. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Status: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2025-03-11)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 959

Subjects: Sentencing

Sponsors: Lamar

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