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

HB 579: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds the offense of robbery to the definition of crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 211

Plain-language summary

HB 579 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds the offense of robbery to the definition of crime of violence. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13. Primary sponsor: Clay Doggett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 211.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Clay Doggett (Republican).