Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 856: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; 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
SB 856 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 262.
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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
- Pub. Ch. 262
- Effective date(s) 04/24/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0324)
- Passed H., Ayes 80, Nays 16, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0046)
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