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SB 2161STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, removes the requirement to place a defendant on a state or federal list or database as a fugitive from justice for failure to appear, unless it is on a felony; authorizes a court to relieve the surety of liability for an undertaking if the defendant has not been placed on the available state or federal list or database within five business days of the entering agency's receipt of the bench warrant or capias. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Voted 5/26/2026View source

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9 yea·0 nay

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Action history

  1. 5/26/2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1026
  2. 4/9/2026Companion House Bill substituted
  3. 4/7/2026Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
  4. 3/25/2026Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
  5. 3/24/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
  6. 3/24/2026Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
  7. 3/23/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
  8. 3/23/2026Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/23/2026
  9. 3/18/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
  10. 3/16/2026Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee