Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2296: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires a court or magistrate to impose global positioning monitoring as a condition of release for a defendant accused of certain offenses, unless the court or magistrate enters written findings that the defendant does not pose a threat to the victim or public safety; requires the administrative office of the courts to compile an annual report of the number of defendants subject to such an order. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2296 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As introduced, requires a court or magistrate to impose global positioning monitoring as a condition of release for a defendant accused of certain offenses, unless the court or magistrate enters written findings that the defendant does not pose a threat to the victim or public safety; requires the administrative office of the courts to compile an annual report of the number of defendants subject to such an order. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55. Primary sponsor: Hardaway. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardaway | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
- Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2026
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/25/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/25/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
- Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
- Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
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