HB1980

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 11, relative to release on bail.

Complete·5/18/26

Tennessee HB1980 amends bail release conditions, allowing temporary bond revocation for violations or obstructions.

Tennessee HB1980 modifies the state's bail release conditions. If a defendant violates a release condition, commits a new offense, or obstructs proceedings after being released on personal recognizance or a bond, the court can temporarily revoke the bond and hold the defendant without bail for up to ten days. Following a hearing, the court may permanently revoke the bond, keeping the defendant without bail pending trial. This act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

May 18

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 896

Apr 16

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16

House

Comp. SB subst.