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

SB 271: Bonding, Surety and Professional - As introduced, prohibits a person from acting as a professional bondsman, directly or indirectly, while owning, operating, or being employed by a qualified contract service provider that supervises persons who have been released prior to trial with conditions of release that include using an electronic monitoring device. - Amends TCA Title 40.

In committee Last action February 10, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 271 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bonding, Surety and Professional - As introduced, prohibits a person from acting as a professional bondsman, directly or indirectly, while owning, operating, or being employed by a qualified contract service provider that supervises persons who have been released prior to trial with conditions of release that include using an electronic monitoring device. - Amends TCA Title 40. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).