Bill Title: As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer to issue a citation in lieu of continued custody of a person arrested for a misdemeanor violation of simple possession of a controlled substance, unless the officer determines, based on the person's previous failure to appear in court, that a reasonable likelihood exists that the arrested person will fail to appear in court. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 4 and Title 40, Chapter 7.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2017-05-08 - Received from House, Passed on First Consideration [HB0760 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
House	FLOOR VOTE: AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION	2017-05-05	77	2	0	0	79	Passed	Link	View

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