House Bill 114 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 enhance the judicial system's ability to address the severity of crimes that impact multiple individuals.

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