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TN SB1599

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

London Lamar

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Origin

Senate

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
  • Eliminates court costs when charges against a defendant 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

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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