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

SB 238: 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.

In committee Last action April 28, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 188

Plain-language summary

SB 238 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 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: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 188.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).