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TN SB1708

TN SB1708
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to bail.

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Introduced
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits an entity other than a defendant, a member of defendant's family, the defendant's legal guardian, the defendant's employer, or a professional bondsman from posting security for more than three defendants in any calendar year, or for a single defendant more than one time per calendar year; makes various other changes related to entities seeking to secure the release of a defendant. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends Tennessee law regarding bail, which is the money or property posted to ensure a defendant appears in court. It clarifies who can post bail for a defendant, defining "family" to include relatives within the third degree of kinship or affinity, or anyone living in the same household, and "legal guardian" as someone with court-ordered authority over a minor. The bill prohibits entities from securing a defendant's release unless specifically allowed by law. Crucially, any entity, other than the defendant, their family, legal guardian, employer, or a professional bondsman, that wants to post bail must be approved for each bond and is limited to posting security for no more than three defendants per year or for the same defendant only once per year. Additionally, the bill changes the term "bonding agent" to "proposed surety" in a related section of the law.

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Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026 (on 02/27/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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