TN SB 1187

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Bill Text

Category

Cargo Theft/Freight Fraud Enforcement

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State

TN

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Summary

Requires GPS monitoring as condition of bail for certain crimes, including truck and freight burglary.

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Issue

Adds a requirement that a court or magistrate order a defendant who is charged with any of the certain offenses, including burglary of a freight or passenger car, automobile, truck, trailer, boat, airplane, or other motor vehicle to wear a GPMS device as a condition of bail, unless the court or magistrate finds the offender no longer poses a threat to the alleged victim or public safety.

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Notes

Carries-over to 2026. Same as HB 1064.

History

02/10/2025 Introduced in Senate. Passed on First Consideration.
02/12/2025 Passed on Second Consideration. Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
04/02/2025 Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.
04/22/2025 Remains in Committee upon adjournment.


Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025 04/01/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025 04/01/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025 03/31/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025 03/31/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025 03/26/2025