Senate Bill 1928, also known as House Bill 2367, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to criminal justice. The bill introduces a new subsection to Section 40-10-103, clarifying that certain individuals, including natural persons, designated representatives of parties, and victims of criminal offenses, cannot be excluded from proceedings. Additionally, it modifies Section 40-35-304 by redefining the term "victim" to include reciprocal entities that have compensated individuals for losses due to offenses and law enforcement agencies that incur expenses during criminal investigations.

Further amendments include the addition of new criteria in Section 29-13-104, which specifies that crimes involving evading arrest or vehicular homicide that result in serious bodily injury or death to the victim are included in certain legal considerations. The bill also expands the definition of "victim" in Section 39-16-510 to align with previously defined terms. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of these changes for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-10-103, 40-35-304, 29-13-104(1), 29-13-104, 39-16-510(a)(2)(B), 39-16-510