TN SB 1977
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 · upper
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Quick answers
Did TN SB 1977 pass?
No. TN SB 1977 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): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SB 1977 about?
TN SB 1977 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 SB 1977?
Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1977.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-03-25 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Akbariprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-25
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-24
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
2026-03-24
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
2026-03-23
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
2026-03-23
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
2026-03-17
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
2026-03-16
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1861
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