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IntroducedJan 20, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Tennessee House 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.
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House • Jan 22, 2026: Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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- Jan 22, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
- Jan 21, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 20, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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