Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, prohibits a magistrate from considering a defendant's ability to pay when determining the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 40.
This bill prohibits Tennessee magistrates from considering a defendant's financial situation when setting bail amounts. The law requires judges to focus solely on ensuring the defendant appears in court and protecting public safety, rather than whether the person can afford to pay. By removing financial condition from the legal criteria, the measure aims to prevent wealth from influencing bail decisions. This change applies to all criminal cases where bail is set in Tennessee.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Signed May 1, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Apr 9, 2024 · House Apr 16, 2024
How they voted
27–4
Passed
Total votes 31
Apr 9, 2024
D
Democratic4
100% Nay
R
Republican27
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
38
Key actions
23
Committee
16
Amendments
1
May 1, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
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Apr 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
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Apr 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
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Apr 16, 2024
Amended
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0552)
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Apr 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 74, Nays 20, PNV 2
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Apr 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0847)
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Apr 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 4
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Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/26/2024
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/26/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/20/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/20/2024
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Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
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Mar 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/5/2024
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Feb 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/5/2024
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Feb 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/27/2024
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Feb 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/27/2024
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Feb 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/20/2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brent Taylor
RRepublican
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