TN SB2653 | 2021-2022 | 112th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-07 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-07 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant has the ability to pay; requires the court, prior to setting bail, to enter findings on the record by clear and convincing evidence that money bail is necessary and no other conditions, supports, or services will ensure community safety and court appearance, as required. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to bail.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-07 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2022-02-03 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2022-02-02 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2848 (Crossfiled) 2022-03-16 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee
