Tennessee · 114
SB 1659
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.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 1659 amends Title 39 and Title 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to add aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when sentencing a defendant convicted of certain offenses.
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Sponsors
- Todd Gardenhire Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed (1) | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 8 | Mar 30, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/23/2026 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 23, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 17, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |