Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 78: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 78 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 8, 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: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Pub. Ch. 188.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens | 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
- Pub. Ch. 188
- Effective date(s) 04/11/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0203)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 28, Nays 1, PNV 1
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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