SB 2161
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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's 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.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Feb 2, 2026
- Session 114
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1026
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Companion House Bill substituted
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/23/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
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Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Filed for introduction
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration