Bill Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 1599
Session 114
Criminal Procedure - As introduced, prohibits a court from assessing court costs against a defendant in a criminal proceeding if the defendant is found not guilty by a jury or by a judge following a bench trial on all charges for which the defendant was accused, the prosecution is dismissed or a nolle prosequi is entered by the state, or the charges against the defendant are dismissed by the court. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 40.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Jan 14, 2026
First Action
Jan 12, 2026
Latest Action
Jan 14, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1599
State
Tennessee
Session
114
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Primary
Senate Votes (0)
Senate votes are unavailable for this bill.
Summary
Unavailable
Actions (3)
01/14/2026
Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
01/13/2026
Senate
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
01/12/2026
Senate
Filed for introduction
Sources
Record Created
Jan 20, 2026 7:55:21 PM
Record Updated
Jan 20, 2026 7:55:21 PM