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

HB 854: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 262

Plain-language summary

HB 854 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 262.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).