HB1483Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to bail.
Introduced by John Gillespie, District 97
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, creates a cause of action through which a victim can recover from a person, other than a professional bondsman or person with a bailable interest, who posts bail for a defendant and the defendant is subsequently convicted for a criminal offense that occurred while the defendant was on bail; allows the victim to recover for damage to property, injury, or death arising from the subsequent criminal offense. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Where it stands
Withdrawn.
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Withdrawn.
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