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TN HB0830

TN HB0830
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to bail for certain offenses.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
04/11/2023
Passed
05/05/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, revises present law relative to admission to bail. - Amends TCA Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to bail. Specifically, it requires a judge's approval before releasing certain defendants on their own recognizance, including those charged with Class A or B felonies, aggravated assault, aggravated assault against a first responder, or felony domestic assault. Additionally, the bill states that if a defendant is charged with a new bailable offense while already released on bail, they can only be released under specific sections of the law, and the bail amount for the new offense must be at least twice the customary amount.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2023 (on 05/18/2023)

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