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TN HB1229
TN HB1229AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to forfeiture.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's civil asset forfeiture laws by removing requirements for property claimants to post a bond when filing claims to seized property. Specifically, the legislation eliminates two provisions: first, it deletes subsection (b) from Tennessee Code Annotated Section 40-33-206, and second, it removes the phrase "cost bond or" from Section 40-33-205(a). Civil asset forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property believed to be connected to criminal activity, even if the property owner is not convicted of a crime. By removing the bond requirement, the bill makes it easier and potentially less financially burdensome for individuals to challenge property seizures in court. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to property seizures occurring on or after that date, giving state agencies and courts time to prepare for the change in the legal process.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (30)
Justin Lafferty (R)*,
Charlie Baum (R),
Rush Bricken (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Andrew Farmer (R),
Rusty Grills (R),
Michael Hale (R),
G.A. Hardaway (D),
David Hawk (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Brock Martin (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Antonio Parkinson (D),
Jay Reedy (R),
Lee Reeves (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Richard Scarbrough (R),
Tom Stinnett (R),
Bryan Terry (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Joe Towns (D),
Ron Travis (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 319 (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=HB1229&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0319.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1229.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0481 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0481.pdf |
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