HB1721Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to court costs.
Introduced by Shaundelle Brooks, District 60
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee · March 25, 2026
2
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | 12 | No |
| Andrew Farmer | 17 | No |
| Lowell Russell | 21 | No |
| Richard Scarbrough | 33 | No |
| William Lamberth | 44 | No |
| Jason Powell | 53 | Yes |
| Clay Doggett | 70 | No |
| Mary Littleton | 78 | No |
| Gabby Salinas | 96 | 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 3/25/2026
Failed in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee
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