Senate Bill 1224 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-35-115(b), by adding a new subdivision that addresses sentencing for defendants convicted of multiple offenses involving more than one victim. The new provision allows the court to impose separate consecutive sentences for each offense if it determines that doing so serves the interest of justice, regardless of whether the offenses occurred during a single criminal episode.

This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2023, emphasizing the importance of justice in cases where multiple victims are involved in a defendant's criminal actions. The addition of this subdivision aims to provide courts with greater discretion in sentencing, ensuring that the severity of the crimes is appropriately reflected in the penalties imposed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-35-115(b), 40-35-115