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

SB 1909: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1105

Plain-language summary

SB 1909 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1105.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.