Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, removes the requirement to place a defendant on a state or federal list or database as a fugitive from justice for failure to appear, unless it is on a felony; authorizes a court to relieve the surety of liability for an undertaking if the defendant has not been placed on the available state or federal list or database within five business days of the entering agency's receipt of the bench warrant or capias. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1026

Companion House Bill substituted

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/9/2026

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/23/2026

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Filed for introduction

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration