Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
HJR 49: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed. -
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HJR 49 is a joint resolution introduced in the Tennessee House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional Amendments - Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the Constitution of Tennessee to remove the right to bail for the following offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great: act of terrorism; second degree murder; aggravated rape of a child; aggravated rape; grave torture; and any other offense, as of November 3, 2026, for which a defendant, if convicted, could not be released prior to the expiration of at least 85 percent of the entire sentence imposed. -. Primary sponsor: Cameron Sexton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): Sponsor(s) Added.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Sexton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. subst. SJR 25
- H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2025
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/15/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/14/2025
- Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/9/2025
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Constitutional Amendment Calendar
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