Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1229: Forfeiture of Assets - As enacted, removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1229 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Forfeiture of Assets - As enacted, removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33. Primary sponsor: Justin Lafferty (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 319.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Lafferty | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 319
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Comp. SB subst.
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/10/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/8/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/2/2025
- Placed behind the budget
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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