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

HB 2296: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires a court or magistrate to impose global positioning monitoring as a condition of release for a defendant accused of certain offenses, unless the court or magistrate enters written findings that the defendant does not pose a threat to the victim or public safety; requires the administrative office of the courts to compile an annual report of the number of defendants subject to such an order. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2296 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires a court or magistrate to impose global positioning monitoring as a condition of release for a defendant accused of certain offenses, unless the court or magistrate enters written findings that the defendant does not pose a threat to the victim or public safety; requires the administrative office of the courts to compile an annual report of the number of defendants subject to such an order. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Hardaway. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hardaway.