Senate Bill 45 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-35-114, by adding a new subdivision that addresses the circumstances under which a defendant's sentencing may be affected. The new provision 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 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 provide a clearer framework for sentencing in cases involving adults and minors, potentially influencing the severity of penalties for adult offenders in such situations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-35-114