Bonding, Surety and Professional - As enacted, authorizes the surety on a bail bond to petition the court for release from their obligations as surety if the principal forfeits. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 13; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 56; Title 62 and Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 8.

SB 1202 allows bail bond companies (sureties) to ask courts to release them from financial responsibility if a defendant fails to appear in court (forfeiture). This directly affects bail bond providers and courts handling forfeiture cases. The bill requires courts to publish lists of forfeited bonds on their websites and takes effect July 1, 2025. It modifies Tennessee laws related to bail bonds to streamline the process for sureties seeking relief after a forfeiture. The change focuses on administrative clarity for courts and bond companies, without altering bail procedures for defendants.