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

SB 1863: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires bondsmen to file the quarterly reports on number of bonds issued by the bondsman in the preceding quarter by the thirtieth day of January, April, July, and October, rather than the twenty-fifth day; requires court clerks to file the quarterly reports on number of bonds accepted by the clerk in the preceding quarter by the thirtieth day of January, April, July, and October, rather than the twenty-fifth day. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1863 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires bondsmen to file the quarterly reports on number of bonds issued by the bondsman in the preceding quarter by the thirtieth day of January, April, July, and October, rather than the twenty-fifth day; requires court clerks to file the quarterly reports on number of bonds accepted by the clerk in the preceding quarter by the thirtieth day of January, April, July, and October, rather than the twenty-fifth day. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.