Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed. -

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

1. 2025
   1. Apr 30Signed by H. SpeakerLatest
   2. Apr 29Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   3. Apr 24Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   4. Apr 21Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION MOTION TO CONCUR 4/21/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONCUR 4/21/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   5. Apr 21Concurred, Ayes 84, Nays 10, PNV 1Major
   6. Apr 17Reset on cal. for 4/21/2025
   7. Apr 17Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   8. Apr 16Subst. for comp. HJR 49Major
   9. Apr 16Reset on Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025
   10. Apr 16H. Placed on Regular Calendar 4/17/2025
   11. Mar 17Adopted, Ayes 23, Nays 6, PNV 1Major
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/17/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Mar 17Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   13. Mar 17Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   14. Mar 14Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/17/2025
   15. Mar 13Senate Reset on calendar for 3/17/2025
   16. Mar 13Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   17. Mar 11Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
   18. Mar 10Passed Second ReadingPassed 2nd Chamber
   19. Mar 10Senate Reset on calendar for 3/13/2025
   20. Mar 7Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/10/2025
   21. Mar 6Senate Reset on calendar for 3/10/2025
   22. Mar 6Passed First ReadingPassed 1st Chamber
   23. Mar 4Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/6/2025
   24. Feb 25Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee 2/25/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   25. Feb 19Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/25/2025
   26. Feb 18Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 2/25/2025
   27. Feb 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/18/2025
   28. Jan 27Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   29. Jan 16Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   30. Jan 15Filed for introductionIntroduced