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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Doggett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 211
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- Objected to on Consent Calendar.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar 4/3/2025
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/31/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/27/2025
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/26/2025
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/26/2025
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2025
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