TN SB0493 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-29 - Filed for introduction
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-29 - Filed for introduction
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, increases the burden of proof required to be met by the state in civil asset forfeiture proceedings from a preponderance of evidence standard to a clear and convincing evidence standard. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 33, relative to civil forfeiture.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-29 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Subjects
Tennessee State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0493&ga=114 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0493.pdf |
