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

HB 1980: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 896

Plain-language summary

HB 1980 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11. Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 896.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican).