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SB 673

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, enacts the "Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act." - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brent Taylor

Tennessee bill modifying assault crime definitions, penalties, and procedures across criminal code; advancing through legislative review with fiscal scrutiny ongoing.

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 673

Legislative bill overview

SB 673, the "Comprehensive Assault Crime Intervention Act," amends Tennessee's criminal code across three major titles (38, 39, and 40) to modify assault-related offenses, penalties, and procedures. The bill has advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee with a recommendation for passage and proposed amendments, currently moving to the Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for fiscal review.

Why is this important

Changes to assault crime definitions and penalties directly affect criminal sentencing, law enforcement enforcement priorities, and public safety policy in Tennessee. The amendments could reshape how assault cases are prosecuted, what sentences offenders receive, and potentially impact both crime deterrence and incarceration rates across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of amendments unclear: Without the specific text, it's unknown whether the bill expands or restricts assault definitions, increases or decreases penalties, or reshapes self-defense provisions—each would generate different stakeholder opposition
  • Fiscal impact under Senate Finance review: The committee referral suggests budget implications; stakeholders may contest increased prosecution costs, incarceration expenses, or law enforcement training requirements
  • Crime intervention approach: The title suggests intervention focus, but details on sentencing enhancements versus diversion programs, victim protections, or mandatory minimums remain unexplained and likely contentious among criminal justice advocates with competing philosophies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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