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

HB 78: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, specifies that venue for prosecution of the offense of knowingly violating a condition of release is generally the county in which the conduct constituting the violation of a condition of release occurred; clarifies that if one or more elements of the offense are committed in different counties, then the offense may be prosecuted in either county. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Enacted Last action April 28, 2025: Pub. Ch. 188

Plain-language summary

HB 78 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, specifies that venue for prosecution of the offense of knowingly violating a condition of release is generally the county in which the conduct constituting the violation of a condition of release occurred; clarifies that if one or more elements of the offense are committed in different counties, then the offense may be prosecuted in either county. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Pub. Ch. 188.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.