HB1450Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to bail.
Introduced by Charlie Baum, District 37
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, makes various changes related to entities seeking to secure the release of a defendant. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · April 23, 2026
26
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
31 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/18/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Placed behind the budget
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0655)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 71, Nays 16, PNV 4
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 0, PNV 5
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 941
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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