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

HB 371: Sentencing - As enacted, generally requires a person convicted of a Class A misdemeanor in general sessions court to pay for and complete a cognitive behavioral training course; requires the offender to provide proof of course completion to the court or the court’s designee within the time period specified by the court. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-302.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 481

Plain-language summary

HB 371 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Sentencing - As enacted, generally requires a person convicted of a Class A misdemeanor in general sessions court to pay for and complete a cognitive behavioral training course; requires the offender to provide proof of course completion to the court or the court’s designee within the time period specified by the court. - Amends TCA Section 40-35-302. Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Pub. Ch. 481.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican).