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

HB 527: Probation and Parole - As introduced, removes the limitations on the board of parole's authority to deny parole based solely on the seriousness of the offense for certain offenses to allow denial based on the seriousness of the offense for any offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5.

In committee Last action April 16, 2025: Comp. SB subst.

Plain-language summary

HB 527 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Probation and Parole - As introduced, removes the limitations on the board of parole's authority to deny parole based solely on the seriousness of the offense for certain offenses to allow denial based on the seriousness of the offense for any offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 5. Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): Comp. SB subst.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican).