Committee gets more time to report on crime fine changes

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 49; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to criminal offenses.

Introduced· 2025-02-03

Who's it for

Who's it for: Government Power

What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give a state committee one more month to tell lawmakers how much criminal fines should change because of rising costs.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is a small change. It would give a state committee more time to figure out how much criminal fines should go up or down based on how much things cost. This report helps lawmakers decide if fines for crimes should change to keep up with money's value. It does not change fines directly, but it helps the process for future changes. People should know that even small changes to deadlines can affect how quickly important information reaches lawmakers.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would change a reporting deadline from January 15 to February 15.
This deadline is for a committee that tells lawmakers how much criminal fines should change.
The changes are based on how much the cost of living has gone up over five years.
This report helps lawmakers decide on new minimum and maximum fines.