Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1229: Forfeiture of Assets - 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.

In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 319

Plain-language summary

HB 1229 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Forfeiture of Assets - 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. Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 319.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican).