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

SB 635: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, removes the killing of another committed in the perpetration of, or attempt to perpetrate, certain crimes from the elements of first degree murder; deletes the offense of criminal responsibility for conduct of another; deletes the offense of criminal responsibility for the facilitation of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39.

Introduced Last action February 4, 2025: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

SB 635 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, removes the killing of another committed in the perpetration of, or attempt to perpetrate, certain crimes from the elements of first degree murder; deletes the offense of criminal responsibility for conduct of another; deletes the offense of criminal responsibility for the facilitation of a felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39. Primary sponsor: Ed Jackson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Jackson (Republican).