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

HB 2311: Sentencing - As introduced, reduces the time within which a sentencing hearing must be held from within 45 days after a finding of guilt to within 30 days after the finding of guilt. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

Introduced Last action February 5, 2026: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Plain-language summary

HB 2311 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sentencing - As introduced, reduces the time within which a sentencing hearing must be held from within 45 days after a finding of guilt to within 30 days after the finding of guilt. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Yusuf Hakeem (Democratic).