SB0481Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to forfeiture.
Introduced by Adam Lowe, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
May 13, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 15, 2025
95
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
95 representatives recorded in this House 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 representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | 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 3/18/2025
Sponsor change.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/14/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 319
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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