SB0271Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 40.

Tennessee SB0271 amends existing law to prohibit individuals serving as constitutionally elected peace officers, their deputies, or any duly elected or appointed county officials from acting as professional bondsmen, directly or indirectly. The bill expands this prohibition to include individuals who own, operate, or are employed by a qualified contract service provider that has a written agreement with the issuing court for receiving notifications and alerts from global positioning monitoring systems. Key changes include the addition of restrictions related to employment with contract service providers in the context of professional bonding activities.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0271 amends existing law to prohibit individuals serving as constitutionally elected peace officers, their deputies, or any duly elected or appointed county officials from acting as professional bondsmen, directly or indirectly. The bill expands this prohibition to include individuals who own, operate, or are employed by a qualified contract service provider that has a written agreement with the issuing court for receiving notifications and alerts from global positioning monitoring systems. Key changes include the addition of restrictions related to employment with contract service providers in the context of professional bonding activities.

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Sponsor

Gardenhire, Todd

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2025

Last Action

February 10, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Bonding, Surety and Professional

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