SB378 — 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.

SB378 — 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 CitizenryThis bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 39 and Title 40 to prohibit the death penalty for defendants who suffered from a severe mental illness at the time of a first-degree murder offense.…Open in Informed Citizenry