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

SB 856: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40.

Enacted Last action April 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 262

Plain-language summary

SB 856 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 262.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).