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

HB 358: 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; Title 55; Chapter 969 of the Public Acts of 2024 and Chapter 1033 of the Public Acts of 2024.

In committee Last action March 25, 2025: Def. to Summer Study in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 358 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 24, 2025. 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; Title 55; Chapter 969 of the Public Acts of 2024 and Chapter 1033 of the Public Acts of 2024. Primary sponsor: Hardaway. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Def. to Summer Study in Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hardaway.