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TN HB1721

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shaundelle Brooks

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from assessing court costs against defendants who are found not guilty by a jury or judge on all charges
  • Bars court costs when the prosecution is dismissed or the state enters a nolle prosequi (declines to prosecute)
  • Prevents court cost assessment when charges are dismissed by the court
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-25-123 by adding a new subsection
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to court costs.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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