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TN SB1237
TN SB1237AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 13; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 8, relative to bail bonds.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires every bondsman licensed in this state to file a quarterly report with the department of revenue detailing the total number of bonds issued by the bondsman in the preceding quarter, the number of bonds issued in each county in which the bondsman operated, and the total amount of the bondsman's liability in each county; requires each clerk of a court that admits defendants to bail to file a quarterly report with the department detailing the total number of bonds accepted from bondsmen and the total amount of the bonds accepted from bondsmen in the preceding quarter; authorizes the department to use the reports to complete audits on the bail bonding tax. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 13; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 8.
AI Summary
This bill introduces new reporting requirements for professional bondsmen and court clerks in Tennessee, mandating quarterly reports to the Department of Revenue starting October 25, 2025. Professional bondsmen must file reports detailing the total number of bonds issued, the number of bonds issued in each county they operate, and their total liability per county. Similarly, court clerks must report the total number and amount of bonds accepted from bondsmen in the preceding quarter. These reports will help the Department of Revenue conduct audits on the bail bonding tax. Importantly, failure to submit these reports will not be considered a criminal offense, which differs from previous regulations. The bill aims to increase transparency and oversight in the bail bonding process by creating a systematic reporting mechanism. The new requirements will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving bondsmen and court clerks time to prepare for the new reporting obligations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1237&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0396.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1237 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0144.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0144 (4914) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0668.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0785 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0785.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1237.pdf |
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