Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and 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 24; Title 39 and Title 40.

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History

1. 2025
   1. Apr 29Pub. Ch. 262Latest
   2. Apr 29Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
   3. Apr 24Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 21Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   5. Apr 21Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   6. Apr 17Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   7. Apr 16Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   8. Apr 14Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/14/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   9. Apr 14Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0324)Minor
   10. Apr 14Passed H., Ayes 80, Nays 16, PNV 0Passed House
   11. Mar 17Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   12. Mar 13Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0046)
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 3/13/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   13. Mar 13Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 25, Nays 6Passed Senate
   14. Mar 13Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   15. Mar 13Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   16. Mar 11Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
   17. Mar 4Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/4/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   18. Feb 26Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
   19. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   20. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   21. Feb 5Filed for introductionIntroduced