Senate Bill 1982 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 40-35-303(a), by introducing a new subdivision that establishes a rebuttable presumption against probation eligibility for defendants convicted of aggravated assault under 39-13-102 if their offense involved the use or display of a firearm. This change aims to clarify the criteria for probation eligibility in cases involving serious violent offenses, particularly those that involve firearms.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date. This legislative change reflects a focus on public safety and the seriousness of crimes involving firearms, potentially leading to stricter consequences for offenders in such cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-35-303(a), 40-35-303