Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 601: Appeal and Review - As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendant, unknown to the defendant at the time of the plea. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 601 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Appeal and Review - As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendant, unknown to the defendant at the time of the plea. - Amends TCA Title 40. Primary sponsor: Bob Freeman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Pub. Ch. 282.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Freeman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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. 282
- Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0139)
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA0361)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 24, Nays 6
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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