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Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 493: Forfeiture of Assets - As introduced, increases the burden of proof required to be met by the state in civil asset forfeiture proceedings from a preponderance of evidence standard to a clear and convincing evidence standard. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 493 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Forfeiture of Assets - As introduced, increases the burden of proof required to be met by the state in civil asset forfeiture proceedings from a preponderance of evidence standard to a clear and convincing evidence standard. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Janice BowlingPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate16

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
  2. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
  3. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
  4. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
  5. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
  6. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
  7. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2025
  8. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  9. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  10. Filed for introduction

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source