Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 2229 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to release eligibility of persons convicted of first degree murder.

Last action — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  5. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

  6. Filed for introduction

  7. Intro., P1C.

  8. P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

  9. Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  10. Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026

  11. Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

  12. Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

  13. Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

  14. Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  15. Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026

  16. Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026

  17. Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

132 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2229 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 2229?
HB 2229 is sponsored by Dixie, Vincent (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2229?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 02, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track HB 2229?
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