Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1659: Sentencing - As enacted, adds aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when determining the sentence of a defendant convicted of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1659 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sentencing - As enacted, adds aggravating circumstances for a jury to consider when determining the sentence of a defendant convicted of certain offenses. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 693.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
“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. 693
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 4, PNV 8
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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