Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1708: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, makes various changes related to entities seeking to secure the release of a defendant. - 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 1708 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, makes various changes related to entities seeking to secure the release of a defendant. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 941.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Taylor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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. 941
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
- Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/19/2026
- Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
- Re-refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/2/2026
- Senate Reset on calendar for 3/2/2026
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