Tennessee Senate Bill SB1337

Tennessee 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/6/25

Caption

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 27; Title 29; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 53, Chapter 11 and Title 55, relative to criminal justice.

Summary

SB1337 is a narrow administrative bill that updates one reporting requirement in Tennessee law. It amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 38-6-207 to change the recipient of an annual report from “the criminal justice committee of the house of representatives” to “the committee of the house of representatives with jurisdiction over criminal matters.” It also sets a specific deadline, requiring the report to be submitted by March 1 each year. The bill does not create new criminal penalties, alter sentencing, or change substantive criminal justice policy. Instead, it modernizes and clarifies legislative reporting language so the report is directed to the appropriate House committee, reflecting committee structure or jurisdictional changes. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, citing the public welfare.

Impact

The bill amends a single provision in Title 38 governing reporting by changing the House committee designated to receive an annual report and adding a March 1 submission deadline. Its practical effect is limited to state administrative procedure and legislative oversight, with no direct impact on criminal defendants, law enforcement powers, or regulated parties beyond the reporting obligation already in place.

Sentiment

Because the bill is highly technical and administrative, the available record shows no committee debate, votes, or recorded opposition. The overall sentiment appears neutral to routine, with the measure likely viewed as a housekeeping update to align statutory language with current committee jurisdiction and reporting timing.

Contention

No notable points of contention are evident in the provided materials. The only substantive issue implied by the text is which House committee should receive the report, but the bill resolves that by using broader jurisdictional language rather than naming a specific committee. There is no indication of disagreement over the reporting deadline or the underlying reporting requirement.