SB2085Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 40-24-109, relative to the victims assistance assessment.
Introduced by Edward Jackson, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As enacted, authorizes a court clerk to increase the victims assistance assessment from $45 to $125, with the first $15 of each assessment being paid to the court clerk for processing and handling and the remaining amount being transmitted to the county in which the offense occurred for the exclusive use of the victims assistance program previously designated by the county legislative body. - Amends TCA Section 40-24-109.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · April 23, 2026
77
Yes
16
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
93 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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 3/16/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/15/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 3, PNV 1
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0971)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 80, Nays 5, PNV 1
Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/23/2026
Senate refused to concur in amendment
Motion to lift from table adopted.
Motion to reconsider adopted.
H. Am. 1 reconsidered, withdrawn.
Passed H., Ayes 77, Nays 16, 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. 1115
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
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