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TN HB1748

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dave Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires persons ordered to use an ignition interlock device to provide documentation to the device provider and court clerk proving they qualify for or receive funds from specified indigency sources

  • Mandates that individuals sign an authorization allowing the state treasurer to access state or federal agency records to verify their eligibility for indigency funds

  • Requires ignition interlock providers to submit indigency documentation to the state treasurer, and alternative device providers to submit affidavits of indigency to local governments

  • Authorizes the state treasurer to enter memoranda of understanding with state agencies to verify indigency eligibility, with those agencies required to cooperate in sharing documentation

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-10-419, relative to the electronic monitoring indigency fund.

Clerks, Court

Last Action

Signed by H. Speaker

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/4/2026
Judiciary2/11/2026
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/4/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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