Criminal Offenses - As enacted, revises provisions of present law relative to placing certain defendants on a fugitives list for failure to appear. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 33; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 49; Title 50; Title 55 and Title 70.

HB 1256 reduces the number of missed court appearances required for a defendant to be placed on a fugitives list from five to three. This change directly affects criminal defendants who repeatedly fail to appear in court for their cases. The bill amends Section 39-16-202 of Tennessee law (within Title 39) and related provisions across multiple criminal justice codes to implement this threshold adjustment. The law became effective on July 1, 2025, after being signed by the Governor.