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TN SB2085
TN SB2085AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, relative to the victims assistance assessment.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the victims assistance assessment from $45 to $125, with the first $15 allocated to the court clerk and the remainder directed to county-designated victim assistance programs. - Amends TCA Section 40-24-109.
AI Summary
This bill increases the victims assistance assessment, which is a fee collected from individuals found guilty of certain criminal offenses, from $45 to $125. This assessment is imposed by various courts, including general sessions, circuit, criminal, and municipal courts. Of the total $125 assessment, the first $15 will be retained by the court clerk to cover processing and handling costs. The remaining $110 will be sent to the county where the offense occurred and must be used exclusively by the county's designated victim assistance program, which provides support services to victims of crime.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
HA0971 - Amendment 1-0 to HB2023 (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2085&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2023 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0971.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0971 (16454) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3002.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2085 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2085.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2085.pdf |
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