Tennessee · 114
HB 854
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.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 854 amends Titles 24, 39, and 40 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow magistrates to consider hearsay evidence when determining bail release and amounts. This determination aims to reasonably assure the defendant's appearance while protecting public safety.
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Sponsors
- William Lamberth Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 5, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |