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

SB 1945: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11.

Enacted Last action May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 896

Plain-language summary

SB 1945 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows the court to temporarily revoke a defendant's bond and order the defendant held without bail for no more than 10 days pending a bail revocation hearing if the defendant violates a condition of release, is charged with an offense committed during the defendant's release, or engages in conduct that results in the obstruction of the orderly and expeditious progress of the trial. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 11. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 896.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).