Treasurer, State - As introduced, creates within the state treasury a fund known as the crime stoppers trust fund to be used for the purpose of grant administration to fund crime stoppers programs within the state; requires an additional fine of $10 to be imposed on offenders convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense to be deposited in the crime stoppers trust fund. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 67.
SB 804 creates a "crime stoppers trust fund" in Tennessee's state treasury by requiring an additional $10 fine on offenders convicted of felonies or misdemeanors. The collected funds (after a $3 service charge retained by courts) directly support local crime stoppers programs, which are nonprofit organizations that collect public tips about crimes and offer rewards for information leading to arrests or recoveries. The bill specifies that funds must be distributed to the primary crime stoppers organization in each county, with grants used for public awareness, rewards for specific crime-related tips (like solving homicides or recovering stolen property), and up to 25% for administrative costs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Becky Massey
RRepublican
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