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

HB 1471: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22.

In committee Last action May 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1105

Plain-language summary

HB 1471 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22. Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1105.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican).