HJR0049Introduced in the House
A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee, relative to bail.
Introduced by Cameron Sexton, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed.
Where it stands
H. subst. SJR 25
April 16, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025 4/15/2025 · April 16, 2025
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Yes
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No
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Clemmons | 55 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 2/12/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/26/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass; 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 3/5/2025
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Constitutional Amendment Calendar
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/9/2025
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 4/14/2025
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/15/2025
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
H. subst. SJR 25
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