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SB1708Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to bail.

Passed

Introduced by Brent Taylor, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As enacted, makes various changes related to entities seeking to secure the release of a defendant. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Where it stands

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 941

May 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · February 17, 2026

7

Yes

2

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.

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See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Todd Gardenhire10Yes
Dawn White13Yes
Kerry Roberts23Yes
John Stevens24Yes
Sara Kyle30No
Brent Taylor31Yes
Paul Rose32Yes
London Lamar33No

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026

  5. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  6. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 2/23/2026

  7. Senate Reset on calendar for 3/2/2026

  8. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026

  9. Re-refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  10. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026

  11. Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  12. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026

  13. Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

  14. Sponsor(s) Added.

  15. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026

  16. Companion House Bill substituted

  17. Sponsor(s) Added.

  18. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 941

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