TN HB 1861
died on adjournmentProbation and Parole - As introduced, specifies that if the trial judge finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has violated conditions of probation and suspension of sentence for a felony offense by engaging in conduct that constitutes a drug offense, then for the first instance of such a violation, the trial judge must order the defendant to attend a substance abuse treatment program and must not revoke the defendant's probation and suspension of sentence. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.
Tennessee · 114S1 · lower
Quick answers
Did TN HB 1861 pass?
No. TN HB 1861 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-25): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
What is TN HB 1861 about?
TN HB 1861 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Probation and Parole - As introduced, specifies that if the trial judge finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has violated conditions of probation and suspension of sentence for a felony offense by engaging in conduct that constitutes a drug offense, then for the first instance of such a violation, the trial judge must order the defendant to attend a substance abuse treatment program and must not revoke the defendant's probation and suspension of sentence. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.”.
Who sponsors TN HB 1861?
Brooks is the primary sponsor of TN HB 1861.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-03-25 — Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Brooksprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-21
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-22
Intro., P1C.
introduction
2026-02-02
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
referral-committee
2026-02-02
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-18
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
2026-03-25
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 1977
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