HB0198Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 23, relative to the death penalty.
Introduced by Aftyn Behn, District 51
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the "Bearing Witness to the Death Penalty Act." - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 23.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
March 26, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · March 26, 2025
3
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | No |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | No |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | No |
| William Lamberth | 44 | No |
| Jason Powell | 53 | Yes |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | No |
| Gabby Salinas | 96 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/26/2025
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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