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IntroducedJan 12, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate 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
Senate • Apr 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 1599
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Sponsors
Votes
YES: 5
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 2
NO: 7
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Apr 14, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 3 PNV 0
- Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
- Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 12, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction

