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TN SB2161
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ferrell Haile
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AI Summary
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Defendants who fail to appear in court on violent or sexual felonies must be placed on state or federal fugitive databases, including the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)
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Courts determine whether the underlying felony qualifies as violent or sexual in nature when issuing a bench warrant or capias for failure to appear
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Bail bond sureties may be relieved of liability if the defendant is not entered into the fugitive database within 10 business days of the agency receiving the warrant
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to bail.
Bail, Bail Bonds
Last Action
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
3/16/2026