Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution

HJR 49: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed. -

In committee Last action April 16, 2025: Sponsor(s) Added.

Plain-language summary

HJR 49 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed. -. Primary sponsor: Cameron Sexton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): Sponsor(s) Added.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Cameron Sexton (Republican).