Tennessee · 114

SB 678

Sentencing - As enacted, provides that if the victim in an aggravated sexual battery was less than 18 or was mentally defective, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless, then such battery remains a Class B felony, and the defendant must be punished as a Range II offender; provides that the sentence imposed upon the defendant may, if appropriate, be within Range III but in no case lower than Range II. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5.

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Tennessee SB 678 amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 5 to specify that aggravated sexual battery against a victim under 18 or one who is mentally defective, mentally incapacitated, or physically helpless remains a Class B felony. The bill mandates that defendants be punished as Range II offenders, though the sentence may be within Range III if appropriate, provided it is not lower than Range II.

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Criminal Justice & Policing 100%

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Roll-call votes on this bill

Question	Chamber	Result	Other	Date	Source
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 1 4/17/2025 Passed (1)	upper	pass	1	Apr 17, 2025	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION…	lower	pass	0	Apr 16, 2025	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 2/24/2025 Passed (2)	upper	pass	6	Feb 24, 2025	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar…	upper	pass	0	Feb 18, 2025	Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0