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TN SB0218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Taylor

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a presumption against releasing defendants on personal recognizance when charged with offenses involving the use or display of a firearm, or resulting in serious bodily injury or death of a victim

  • Requires magistrates who decide to override this presumption to provide written findings addressing each bail factor listed in existing law (subsection b of § 40-11-115)

  • Defines "firearm" and "serious bodily injury" by reference to existing definitions in Tennessee Code § 39-11-106

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to pretrial release for certain offenses.

Bail, Bail Bonds

Last Action

Transmitted to Governor for action.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/4/2025
Judiciary2/10/2025

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