Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1909: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1909 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1105.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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. 1105
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar 2 for 4/23/2026
- Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0751)
- Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA0900)
- Passed H. as am., Ayes 91, Nays 1, PNV 2
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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