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TennesseeSB 0464114th General Assembly (2025-2026)SenateWALLET
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, relative to pretrial release.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Bail, Bail Bonds
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Payment plans for bail bond customers
A professional bondsman or insurance-company agent can agree to accept premiums and initiation fees in equal installments. Providers are not required to offer this option. With a payment plan, at least 50% of the premium is due when the bond is signed. The full premium must be paid within the bond's first 12 months. Providers cannot add interest or other fees, except third-party payment processing costs.
Required notices for bail bond customers
People using a professional bondsman or bonding agent must receive a standard notice explaining premiums, allowed fees, and their rights. The notice requires a duplicate payment receipt naming the payer, recipient, payment purpose or account, and related case. If collateral is required, a written receipt must fully describe it and explain the terms for getting it back. The notice explains that bondsmen cannot return defendants to custody arbitrarily or without good cause as defined by law. It can appear on the bond, its back, or an attachment; only minor printing changes are allowed, not substance changes.
Premium limits for bail bond customers
For professional criminal appearance bonds, Tennessee residents pay a premium equal to 10% of the bond amount. Nonresidents must pay at least 10%, but no more than 15%. On a $2,500 bond, that means $250 for residents and $250–$375 for nonresidents. Providers may also collect a one-time $25 initiation fee and a $12 bail tax.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Ferrell Haile
Republican • Senate
Ed Jackson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025
Yes: 70 • No: 24
House vote • 4/15/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/15/2025
Yes: 71 • No: 23
Senate vote • 4/14/2025
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/14/2025
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
5/13/2025Pub. Ch. 318
5/13/2025Signed by Governor.
5/2/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
4/22/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/21/2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/17/2025SenatePassed H., Ayes 71, Nays 23, PNV 0
4/15/2025HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0372)
4/15/2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
4/15/2025HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
4/14/2025SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/14/2025SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0398)
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025
4/11/2025SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
4/8/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
4/2/2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
4/2/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
4/1/2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
4/1/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
3/31/2025SenateAction deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
3/31/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
3/28/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
3/26/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
3/24/2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/12/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA0372
Introduced
SA0398
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