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

HB 198: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, enacts the "Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act." - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 23.

In committee Last action March 26, 2025: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 198 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, enacts the "Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act." - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 23. Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2025): Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aftyn Behn (Democratic).