SB0481

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to forfeiture.

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Amends Tennessee Code to modify forfeiture provisions by removing specific language.

Tennessee SB0481 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, concerning forfeiture. The bill deletes the phrase "cost bond or" from Section 40-33-205(a). This change takes effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to seizures occurring on or after that date.

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Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Pub. Ch. 319

May 13, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

May 2, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.