HB345 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

HB345 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits the death penalty as a punishment for defendants suffering from severe mental illness at the time of the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. · Informed CitizenryHB345 amends Tennessee Code to prohibit the death penalty for defendants who suffered from a severe mental illness at the time of a first-degree murder offense. The bill defines 'severe mental illn…Open in Informed Citizenry