Criminal Procedure - As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Voted 4/20/2026View source

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5 yea·3 nay

Docket history

4/20/2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
4/14/2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
4/14/2026Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
3/23/2026Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 3 PNV 0
3/18/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
3/16/2026Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
3/11/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
1/14/2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1/12/2026Filed for introduction