SB 1909: Courts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with a conviction for a felony offense involving certain acts within the previous 10 years. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 22.
SB 1909 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 1105 (updated May 27, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialCourts - As enacted, removes a conviction for domestic assault from the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts; changes the definition of a violent offender for purposes of drug treatment courts from an offender with a conviction for an offense involving certain acts to an offender with ...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential reduction in long-term incarceration costs.
Risks
- Potential administrative costs to adapt treatment court programs.
Society
Benefits
- Increases access to rehabilitation-focused alternatives to incarceration.
- Refines eligibility criteria to focus on recent felony convictions rather than broader definitions.
Risks
- Risk to public safety perceptions regarding the inclusion of individuals with domestic assault history.
- Increased caseloads for drug court programs may strain existing resources.
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