SB0218Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to pretrial release for certain offenses.
Introduced by Brent Taylor, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 3 · March 12, 2026
26
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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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 |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/13/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 23, Nays 5, PNV 2
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
H. adopted am. (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0523)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 65, Nays 25, PNV 0
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 3/12/2026
Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 2 - HA0524)
Concurred, Ayes 26, Nays 6 (Amendment 3 - HA0585)
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 604
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
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