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HB 2229 is founded on the principle that while individuals must be held accountable for their actions, genuine transformation and rehabilitation should also be recognized. The bill creates an earned pathway to parole eligibility for certain individuals serving life sentences who demonstrate decades of positive behavior, educational achievement, freedom from violent and drug-related disciplinary infractions, and successful completion of rehabilitative programs. It does not erase past crimes, nor does it diminish the pain experienced by victims and their families. Rather, it asks whether a justice system can acknowledge profound and sustained change while maintaining accountability.  

 

Throughout Scripture, we find examples of redemption, restoration, and transformed lives. Hebrews 13:3 reminds us to “remember those in bonds,” while Matthew 25 calls believers to minister to those who are imprisoned. As people of faith, we are challenged to consider whether true rehabilitation should be recognized when it is demonstrated consistently over many years.  

 

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PRAY

 

Please pray for:

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• Victims and their families, that they may find healing, peace, and comfort.

• Individuals who are incarcerated, that they may experience genuine transformation and restoration.

• Lawmakers and public officials, that they may exercise wisdom, discernment, and compassion.

• Our communities, that justice may be guided by both truth and mercy.  

 

LEARN

 

Review HB 2229 for yourself and become informed about the legislation, its safeguards, and its requirements for earned parole eligibility. We encourage thoughtful consideration, prayerful reflection, and respectful dialogue.  

 

ADVOCATE

 

If, after prayer and review, you support HB 2229, consider contacting:

• Your Tennessee State Representative

• Your Tennessee State Senator

• Governor Bill Lee

• Members of the committees responsible for criminal justice and sentencing legislation

 

Personal, respectful communication from constituents can have a meaningful impact on the legislative process. Contact information for key legislators and state leaders is available on our Action Resources page.  

 

SIGN THE PETITION

 

If you believe rehabilitation, accountability, and redemption should all have a place within our justice system, we invite you to sign the petition supporting HB 2229. Your signature helps demonstrate public support for meaningful criminal justice reform that encourages personal responsibility while recognizing genuine transformation.

 

SHARE THE MESSAGE

 

Help us expand the conversation by sharing this information with your church, pastor, small group, family, and friends. Together, through prayer, education, and advocacy, we can engage this issue with both conviction and compassion.