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IntroducedJan 20, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Tennessee House Bill
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Last Action See all actions
House • Mar 25, 2026: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on HB 1721
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Sponsors
Votes
YES: 5
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 2
NO: 7
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 25, 2026 | House
- Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
- Mar 18, 2026 | House
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- Jan 22, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Jan 21, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 20, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction

