Sentencing - As introduced, states that there is a rebuttable presumption that a defendant convicted of aggravated assault is not a favorable candidate for probation if the offense involved the use or display of a firearm during the commission of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35.

Summary

The bill adds a presumption that a person convicted of aggravated assault who used or displayed a firearm is not a favorable candidate for probation. It amends Tennessee’s sentencing code and takes effect on July 1, 2026 for offenses committed thereafter. The change aims to limit probation eligibility for the most serious firearm‑related assaults.

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