Tennessee · 114

SJR 25

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. -

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Tennessee SJR 25 proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15 of the state constitution to remove the right to bail for specific offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great. These offenses include acts of terrorism, second-degree murder, aggravated rape of a child, aggravated rape, grave torture, and any other offense where a convicted defendant could not be released prior to serving at least 85 percent of their sentence as of November 3, 2026.

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION MOTION TO CONCUR 4/21/2025 Passed lower pass 0 0 0 Apr 21, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONCUR 4/21/2025 Passed lower pass 0 0 1 Apr 21, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 3/17/2025 Passed (1) upper pass 0 0 1 Mar 17, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for adoption by Senate Judiciary… upper pass 0 0 0 Feb 25, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0