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SB 218STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Bail, Bail Bonds - 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.

Voted 3/30/2026View source

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349 yea·102 nay·14 other

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Action history

  1. 3/30/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  2. 3/30/2026Pub. Ch. 604
  3. 3/26/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 3/16/2026Transmitted to Governor for action.
  5. 3/16/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  6. 3/16/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  7. 3/13/2026Enrolled and ready for signatures
  8. 3/12/2026Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
  9. 3/12/2026Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
  10. 3/10/2026Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/12/2026