2025-2026 Regular Session • Tennessee Legislature
SB0481: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to forfeiture.
Legislative Summary
As introduced, removes the requirement for a claimant to post a bond when filing a claim to seized property. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
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Bill History
1/29/2025
Filed for introduction
Senate
2/10/2025
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Senate
2/12/2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
3/12/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Senate
3/14/2025
Sponsor change.
Senate
3/17/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Senate
3/18/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Senate
4/1/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate
4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Senate
4/8/2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Senate
4/11/2025
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 4/14/2025
Senate
4/14/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Senate
4/14/2025
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Senate
4/14/2025
Sponsor(s) Added.
Senate
4/15/2025
Subst. for comp. HB.
House of Representatives
4/15/2025
Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
House of Representatives
4/17/2025
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Senate
4/21/2025
Signed by Senate Speaker
Senate
4/21/2025
Signed by H. Speaker
House of Representatives
4/22/2025
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Senate
Roll Call Votes
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION
4/15/2025
95
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt
4/14/2025
32
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
4/8/2025
11
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
3/18/2025
9
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Enrolled(4/17/2025)
Chamber
Senate
