Senate approves victims'rights constitutional amendment for voter consideration
The Tennessee Senate voted to place a proposed amendment expanding and enumerating victims' rights in Article I, Section 35 of the state constitution on the 2026 general election ballot after floor debate over costs and whether the protections belong in the constitution.
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The Senate voted to adopt Senate Joint Resolution 9 on third reading, sending a proposed amendment to Article I, Section 35 of the Tennessee Constitution to the ballot. Sponsor Senator Stevens said the change would make crime victims' rights "meaningful and enforceable constitutional rights and protections," allowing victims notice, presence and the opportunity to be heard in public criminal and juvenile proceedings.
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