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TN SB0932

TN SB0932
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to bail for certain offenses.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's bail laws to place restrictions on the release of certain offenders on their own recognizance or without the approval of a judge. Specifically, it prohibits the release on their own recognizance of individuals charged with Class A or B felonies, aggravated assault, aggravated assault against a first responder, or felony domestic assault, unless approved by a judge. Additionally, it requires that bail be set at least twice the customary amount for defendants who commit new bailable offenses while released on bail for a previous offense.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 362 (on 05/18/2023)

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