Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1454: 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.

In committee Last action April 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 693

Plain-language summary

HB 1454 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Greg Martin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 693.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Greg Martin (Republican).