SB 218
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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.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 16, 2025
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 604
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Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Transmitted to Governor for action.
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Enrolled and ready for signatures
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Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
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Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
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Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/12/2026
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Subst. for comp. HB.
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H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
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H. adopted am. (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
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Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0523)
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Passed H., as am., Ayes 65, Nays 25, PNV 0
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Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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Passed Senate, Ayes 23, Nays 5, PNV 2
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
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Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction