SB 1659
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 23, 2026
  • Passed House
    Mar 30, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 14, 2026
SB 1659
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Sentencing - As enacted, adds aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when determining the sentence of a defendant convicted of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. SB1659 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 693 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 27, 2026: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Feb 18, 2026, House
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 2/18/2026 Passed (3)
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 6

    NO: 0

      NOT VOTING: 1

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      Mar 11, 2026, House
      HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/11/2026 Passed
      YES: 15
      NO: 3
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 15

        NO: 3

          NOT VOTING: 1

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          Mar 17, 2026, Senate
          SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed
          YES: 9
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 9

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 19, 2026, House
              HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Consent Calendar 3/19/2026 (2)
              YES: 0
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 0

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 23, 2026, Senate
                  FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/23/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 29
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 29

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 30, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 77
                      NO: 4
                      OTHER: 8
                      YES: 77

                        NO: 4

                          NOT VOTING: 8

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                          • Apr 27, 2026 | executive
                            • Pub. Ch. 693
                            • Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
                          • Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Governor.
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | House
                            • Signed by H. Speaker
                          • Apr 01, 2026 | Senate
                            • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                            • Signed by Senate Speaker
                          • Mar 30, 2026 | House
                            • Subst. for comp. HB.
                            • Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 4, PNV 8
                          • Mar 26, 2026 | House
                            • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                          • Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                          • Mar 20, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/23/2026
                          • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
                          • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
                          • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                          • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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