HB1454Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to sentencing for criminal offenses.
Introduced by Greg Martin, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 693
April 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 11, 2026
15
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
19 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
| Fred Atchley | 12 | Yes |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | Yes |
| Elaine Davis | 18 | Yes |
| Tom Stinnett | 20 | Yes |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | Yes |
| Ron Travis | 31 | Yes |
| Kelly Keisling | 38 | Yes |
| William Lamberth | 44 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Sponsor(s) Added.
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/19/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/26
Sponsor(s) Added.
Reset on cal. for 3/30/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
Comp. SB subst.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 693
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