• Introduced
    Jan 16, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Mar 13, 2025
  • Passed House
    Mar 05, 2026
  • Became Law
    Mar 26, 2026
SB 218
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40. SB0218 has been assigned Public Chapter Number 604 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Mar 30, 2026: Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

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  • Mar 30, 2026 | executive
    • Pub. Ch. 604
    • Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
    • Signed by Governor.
  • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
    • Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • Mar 16, 2026 | House
    • Signed by H. Speaker
  • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
    • Signed by Senate Speaker
  • Mar 13, 2026 | Senate
    • Enrolled and ready for signatures
  • Mar 12, 2026 | Senate
    • Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
    • Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
  • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/12/2026
  • Mar 05, 2026 | House
    • Subst. for comp. HB.
    • H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
    • H. adopted am. (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
    • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0523)
    • Passed H., as am., Ayes 65, Nays 25, PNV 0
  • Mar 17, 2025 | House
    • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
  • Mar 13, 2025 | Senate
    • Passed Senate, Ayes 23, Nays 5, PNV 2
    • Sponsor(s) Added.
    • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
  • Mar 11, 2025 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
  • Mar 04, 2025 | Senate
    • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
  • Feb 26, 2025 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
  • Feb 10, 2025 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  • Jan 27, 2025 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 16, 2025 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction