Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1268: Courts - As enacted, enacts the "Violent Criminal Court Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 55.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1268 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts - As enacted, enacts the "Violent Criminal Court Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Rick Scarbrough (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Pub. Ch. 937.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Scarbrough | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 937
- Effective date(s) 05/07/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1060)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 89, Nays 0, PNV 4
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
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