SB1599Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to court costs.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
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
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 3 PNV 0 · March 23, 2026
5
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | No |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | No |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
| London Lamar | 33 | 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 3/16/2026
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 3 PNV 0
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
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
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