House Bill 1933 amends Tennessee's bail laws, specifically targeting individuals charged with Class A and B felonies. The bill prohibits the release of such individuals on their own recognizance, ensuring that they must post bail to be released from custody. Additionally, it establishes minimum bail amounts for these felonies: $20,000 for Class A felonies and $10,000 for Class B felonies. The bill also removes certain subdivisions from existing law that previously governed bail procedures, streamlining the process for these serious offenses.

The legislation modifies several sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including the deletion of subdivisions in Sections 40-11-115 and 40-11-116, which may have previously allowed for more lenient bail conditions. It also introduces a new requirement that magistrates set bail for Class A and B felony charges, ensuring that the bail amounts align with the seriousness of the offenses. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 40-11-115(d), 40-11-115, 40-11-116(c), 40-11-116, 40-11-116(b)(3), 40-11-118(a)(2), 40-11-118