Legislation Introduced By Tennessee State Representative Bud Hulsey To Enhance The Penalty For Voluntary Manslaughter Has Advanced Out Of A State House Subcommittee. The Bill Calls For The Offense To Be Upgraded From A Class “C” To A Class “B” Felony. This Would Increase The Time A Person Would Serve From Six Years To 10 Years. The Bill Now Moves To The House Criminal Justice Committee. State Senator Rusty Crowe Is Sponsoring The Legislation.
