• Introduced
    Feb 02, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2161
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, removes the requirement that a court enter into state or federal databases a bench warrant or a capias issued due to a defendant's failure to appear for a misdemeanor that is violent or sexual in nature or a felony that is not violent or sexual in nature; extends the time period in which the court must enter bench warrant or capias for failure to appear on a felony from three to 10 business days; authorizes, rather than requires, the court to relieve the surety of liability for an undertaking if the defendant has not been placed on the available state or federal list or databases. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
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Senate • Feb 05, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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