Tennessee · 114
SB 218
Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, establishes a presumption that a defendant should not be released on the defendant’s personal recognizance if the defendant is charged with a felony offense that involved the use or display of a firearm or resulted in the serious bodily injury or death of the victim; requires a magistrate who determines that the presumption has been rebutted to include in the bail order written findings for each factor considered in making such a determination. - Amends TCA Title 40.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 218 establishes a presumption against releasing defendants on personal recognizance if charged with a felony involving a firearm or resulting in serious bodily injury or death. If a magistrate determines this presumption is rebutted, the bill requires written findings in the bail order for each factor considered. The legislation amends TCA Title 40.
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Sponsors
- Brent Taylor Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 2 3/12/2026 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 12, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 3 3/12/2026 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 12, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 2 BY DOGGETT PASSAGE… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 6 | Mar 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/5/2026… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 3 BY GILLESPIE PASSAGE… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 5, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/13/2025 Passed (1) | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 2 | Mar 13, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 2 | Mar 4, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |