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TennesseeHB 1525114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to victims of crime.

Sponsored By: Tom Stinnett (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Sentencing

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Consecutive prison terms for crimes against minors

Beginning July 1, 2026, courts must run sentences one after another for two or more crimes with more than one minor victim. This applies even when the crimes were part of a single episode. A judge may refuse only with two findings, proven by a preponderance of the evidence. First, the facts do not warrant consecutive time. Second, consecutive time is not in the best interest of justice. The rule applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tom Stinnett

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Fred Atchley

    Republican • House

  • Mark Cochran

    Republican • House

  • Vincent Dixie

    Democrat • House

  • Clay Doggett

    Republican • House

  • William Lamberth

    Republican • House

  • Mary Littleton

    Republican • House

  • Jerome Moon

    Republican • House

  • Jason Powell

    Democrat • House

  • Gabby Salinas

    Democrat • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 193 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/22/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 4/22/2026

Yes: 32 • No: 0

House vote • 4/20/2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/20/2026

FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/20/2026

Yes: 96 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2026

HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE

Yes: 26 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2026

HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2026

HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Yes: 19 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2026

HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor.

    5/7/2026

  2. Transmitted to Governor for his action.

    5/6/2026House

  3. Signed by Senate Speaker

    5/5/2026Senate

  4. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/30/2026House

  5. Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.

    4/28/2026House

  6. Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

    4/22/2026Senate

  7. Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

    4/22/2026Senate

  8. Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

    4/21/2026Senate

  9. Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0

    4/20/2026House

  10. Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.

    4/20/2026House

  11. H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026

    4/16/2026House

  12. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026

    4/15/2026House

  13. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

    4/15/2026House

  14. Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026

    4/15/2026House

  15. Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee

    4/15/2026House

  16. Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026

    4/15/2026House

  17. Sponsor(s) Added.

    4/8/2026House

  18. Placed behind the budget

    4/8/2026House

  19. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

    4/8/2026House

  20. Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

    4/1/2026House

  21. Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

    4/1/2026House

  22. Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/8/2026

    4/1/2026House

  23. Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee

    3/25/2026House

  24. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/25/2026House

  25. Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026

    3/25/2026House

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