Senate Bill 45 proposes an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-35-114, regarding criminal sentencing. The bill introduces a new subdivision that states if a defendant was an adult at the time of the offense and committed the offense with a minor, this fact will be considered in the sentencing process, regardless of whether the minor was convicted of the offense.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date. This legislative change aims to address the involvement of adults in crimes committed alongside minors, potentially influencing the severity of sentencing for such cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-35-114