TN SB 1945
enactedBail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1945 pass?
Yes. TN SB 1945 has been enacted into law as of 2026-05-18. Latest recorded action (2026-05-18): Pub. Ch. 896
What is TN SB 1945 about?
TN SB 1945 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1945?
Haile is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1945.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-05-18 — Pub. Ch. 896
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Subjects
Sponsors
- Haileprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-21
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-22
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-02
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
2026-03-16
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-16
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-17
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2026-03-27
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
2026-03-30
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
receipt
2026-03-30
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-30
Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 6
passage
2026-04-02
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2026-04-16
Passed H., Ayes 84, Nays 4, PNV 1
passage
2026-04-16
Subst. for comp. HB.
substitution
2026-04-20
Enrolled and ready for signatures
enrolled
2026-04-21
Signed by H. Speaker
passage
2026-04-21
Signed by Senate Speaker
passage
2026-04-23
Transmitted to Governor for action.
executive-receipt
2026-05-05
Signed by Governor.
executive-signature
2026-05-18
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
2026-05-18
Pub. Ch. 896
Versions
Documents
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/17/2026 Passed (2)
2026-03-17 · pass · 6-2
FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/30/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-30 · pass · 27-6
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/16/2026 Passed (1)
2026-04-16 · pass · 84-4
Member-level votes (1)
- Dixie: not voting
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1980
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