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TN HB0033
TN HB0033AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to pretrial release for certain offenses.
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Introduced
12/11/2024
12/11/2024
In Committee
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released from jail before their trial based solely on their promise to appear in court (known as "personal recognizance") if they are accused of a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in serious bodily injury or death to a victim. "Serious bodily injury" is defined as an injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ. If a judge or other official decides that this presumption has been overcome and decides to release the defendant on personal recognizance, they must provide a written explanation detailing the specific reasons and factors they considered in making that decision. This change to Tennessee law will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (9)
John Gillespie (R)*,
Jeremy Faison (R),
Andrew Farmer (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
Tom Leatherwood (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Kevin Vaughan (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 604 (on 03/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0033&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0604.pdf |
| Amendment 3-0 to HB0033 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0585.pdf |
| Amendment 2-0 to HB0033 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0524.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0033 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0523.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0033 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0033.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0033.pdf |
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