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

HB 1871: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, requires a person convicted of second degree murder by knowingly killing another to be sentenced as no lower than a Range II offender. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-210 and Title 40.

Enacted Last action April 24, 2026: Pub. Ch. 752

Plain-language summary

HB 1871 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, requires a person convicted of second degree murder by knowingly killing another to be sentenced as no lower than a Range II offender. - Amends TCA Section 39-13-210 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 752.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican).