Tennessee SB0271 prohibits certain officials from acting as professional bondsmen.

Tennessee SB0271 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, to make it unlawful for a person to act as a professional bondsman while serving as a constitutionally elected peace officer, a deputy of such officer, or any duly elected or appointed county official. It also prohibits those owning, operating, or employed by a qualified contract service provider from acting as a bondsman. This prohibition does not apply to duly elected members of the county legislative body. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee SB0271 prohibits certain officials from acting as professional bondsmen.

Tennessee SB0271 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, to make it unlawful for a person to act as a professional bondsman while serving as a constitutionally elected peace officer, a deputy of such officer, or any duly elected or appointed county official. It also prohibits those owning, operating, or employed by a qualified contract service provider from acting as a bondsman. This prohibition does not apply to duly elected members of the county legislative body. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.