Senate Bill 1484 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, Part 1, by introducing a new section that outlines the conditions under which individuals may deposit cash bail with the court clerk. The bill specifies that a professional bondsman, a person with bailable interest (defined as the defendant or their spouse, parent, child, sibling, legal guardian, or employer), or any other person may make such a deposit. Additionally, it establishes that if a person not listed as a professional bondsman or a person with bailable interest deposits bail for a defendant who is later convicted of a crime committed while released on bail, victims of that crime can pursue civil action against the bail depositor for damages.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to causes of action arising on or after that date. This legislation aims to hold individuals accountable for the actions of defendants they financially support through bail, thereby providing a mechanism for victims to seek restitution.