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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: Todd Gardenhire (Republican)

Became Law

Bail, Bail Bonds

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Bail bond premiums set by residency

Starting July 1, 2025, bail bond premiums depend on where you live. Tennessee residents pay exactly 10% of the bond amount. Nonresidents pay between 10% and 15% of the bond amount. For example, a $2,500 bond costs a $250 premium for a resident, or $250–$375 for a nonresident.

Interest-free payment plans for bail bonds

Starting July 1, 2025, bondsmen may let you pay the premium and initiation fee in equal installments. They cannot charge interest or extra fees, except third‑party processing fees. You must pay at least 50% when the bond is signed. You must finish paying the premium within 12 months.

Standard bail bond notice and protections

Starting July 1, 2025, anyone who uses a professional bondsman must get a standard notice with the bond. It explains how charges are figured and shows examples. It says a one‑time $25 initiation fee and a $12 bail tax are allowed. It tells you to insist on a receipt, and the bondsman must keep a duplicate. If you give collateral, you must get a written receipt that describes it and how to get it back. It also says a bondsman cannot lock you back up or surrender you without good cause.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Todd Gardenhire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Ferrell Haile

    Republican • Senate

  • Ed Jackson

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 181 • No: 47

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

  1. Pub. Ch. 318

    5/13/2025

  2. Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

    5/13/2025

  3. Signed by Governor.

    5/2/2025Senate

  4. Transmitted to Governor for action.

    4/22/2025Senate

  5. Signed by Senate Speaker

    4/21/2025Senate

  6. Signed by H. Speaker

    4/21/2025House

  7. Enrolled and ready for signatures

    4/17/2025Senate

  8. Subst. for comp. HB.

    4/15/2025House

  9. Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0372)

    4/15/2025House

  10. Passed H., Ayes 71, Nays 23, PNV 0

    4/15/2025House

  11. Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0398)

    4/14/2025Senate

  12. Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0

    4/14/2025Senate

  13. Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    4/14/2025Senate

  14. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2025

    4/11/2025Senate

  15. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0

    4/8/2025Senate

  16. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025

    4/2/2025Senate

  17. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025

    4/2/2025Senate

  18. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025

    4/1/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025

    4/1/2025Senate

  20. Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025

    3/31/2025Senate

  21. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025

    3/31/2025Senate

  22. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/28/2025Senate

  23. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025

    3/26/2025Senate

  24. Sponsor(s) Added.

    3/24/2025Senate

  25. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    2/12/2025Senate

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