HB1861Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to revocation of probation.
Introduced by Shaundelle Brooks, District 60
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, specifies that if the trial judge finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the defendant has violated conditions of probation and suspension of sentence for a felony offense by engaging in conduct that constitutes a drug offense, then for the first instance of such a violation, the trial judge must order the defendant to attend a substance abuse treatment program and must not revoke the defendant's probation and suspension of sentence. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.
Where it stands
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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 3/25/2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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