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TN SB1845

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Hatcher

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

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

  • Individuals must also sign an authorization allowing the state treasurer to verify their eligibility through state or federal agencies

  • Ignition interlock device providers must submit indigency documentation to the state treasurer; providers of alternative monitoring devices must submit affidavits of indigency to local governments

  • State treasurer is authorized to enter memoranda of understanding with state agencies to verify fund eligibility, and those agencies must cooperate with information exchange

  • 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

Companion House Bill substituted

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/3/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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