SB0477Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 9-8-108, relative to compensation for persons who are wrongfully imprisoned.
Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires the board of claims to hear claims for compensation by persons wrongfully imprisoned whose charges are dismissed and sentences vacated; authorizes persons whose charges were dismissed and sentences vacated prior to enactment of this legislation to file a claim within one year; authorizes surviving spouse and children the right to file a claim with the board of claims on behalf of a person who was wrongfully imprisoned and died prior to filing a claim; grants surviving adult children the same right as surviving minor children to receive payments from an award. - Amends TCA Section 9-8-108.
Where it stands
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: · March 4, 2025
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| Edward Jackson | 25 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/4/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
Sponsor change.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 1/13/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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