Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1599: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1599 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Lamar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
- Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 5, Nays 3 PNV 0
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction