HB 2229
  • Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
HB 2229
Tennessee House Bill
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Sentencing - As introduced, establishes parole criteria for certain persons convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to imprisonment for life; specifies that if a person is convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to imprisonment for life, then the sentence must automatically expire after the person has served 40 years. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
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House • Mar 25, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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  • Mar 25, 2026 | House
    • Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
  • Mar 18, 2026 | House
    • Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
    • Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
  • Mar 11, 2026 | House
    • Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
    • Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
  • Mar 04, 2026 | House
    • Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
  • Feb 18, 2026 | House
    • Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
  • Feb 11, 2026 | House
    • Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
  • Feb 05, 2026 | House
    • P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
    • Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  • Feb 04, 2026 | House
    • Intro., P1C.
  • Feb 02, 2026 | House
    • Filed for introduction
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