SB0256Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to post-conviction relief.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes criminal defendants who plead guilty, best interest, or no contest to also petition for a writ of error coram nobis based on evidence that was, through no fault of the defendant, unknown to the defendant at the time of the plea. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 282
April 28, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0 · April 1, 2025
5
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | No |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | No |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 5, Nays 4 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/10/2025
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 282
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