Tennessee Senate · Mar 4, 2025
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 1 PNV 0 3/4/2025 Passed
Result: pass
SB 856: Bail, Bail Bonds - As enacted, allows a magistrate to consider hearsay evidence when determining whether a defendant should be released on bail pending trial and the amount of bail necessary to reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant while at the same time protecting the safety of the public. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 39 and Title 40.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 1 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire(Republican) | Yea |
| Bobby Harshbarger(Republican) | Yea |
| Sara Kyle(Democratic) | Yea |
| London Lamar(Democratic) | Nay |
| Kerry Roberts(Republican) | Yea |
| Paul Rose(Republican) | Yea |
| Robert Stevens(Republican) | Yea |
| Brent Taylor(Republican) | Yea |
| Mark White(Republican) | Yea |