Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 846: 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.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 846 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 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: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 937.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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. 937
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 1
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Sponsor change.
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
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