Senate Bill 45, sponsored by Lamar, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to introduce a new provision regarding criminal sentencing. Specifically, it adds a subdivision to Section 40-35-114, which states that if a defendant was an adult at the time of the offense and committed the offense in conjunction with a minor, this fact will be considered in the sentencing process, regardless of whether the minor was convicted.

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 impacting the severity of sentencing for such offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-35-114