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SB 1602Sentencing - As enacted, enacts the "James Bardsley, Jr. Life Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10.

Status: Signed into law
Latest action: 2026-05-27 — Pub. Ch. 1072
Primary sponsor: Hatcher (Republican)

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Sponsors

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July 1, 2026In effect1 section

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Versions

Current VersionJan 12, 2026
Amendment SA0821Jan 13, 2026
Amendment HA0994Jan 14, 2026
Amendment HA1210Mar 4, 2026

Legislative history

May 27, 2026
Pub. Ch. 1072
May 27, 2026
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 22, 2026
Signed by Governor.
May 11, 2026
Transmitted to Governor for action.
May 7, 2026
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 30, 2026
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 29, 2026
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Apr 24, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 22, 2026
Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0 (Amendment 2 - HA1210)
Apr 21, 2026
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1210)
Apr 21, 2026
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/22/2026
Apr 21, 2026
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0994)
Apr 21, 2026
Subst. for comp. HB.
Apr 21, 2026
Passed H., as am., Ayes 94, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 8, 2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Apr 6, 2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0821)
Apr 6, 2026
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Apr 6, 2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 6, 2026
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0

Official sources

Version 0PDF
Version 1PDF
Version 2PDF
Version 3PDF

Fiscal NoteDocument
Fiscal Memo for SA0821 (13357)Document
Fiscal Memo for HA0994 (16903)Document

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