Community Bail Fund Bill Passes Senate Committee - Memphis Flyer
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By Kailynn Johnson
Published on March 9, 2026.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended a bill that would limit community bail funds and others to only bailing out three defendants a year. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis), passed with seven ayes and two nays. The committee also heard testimony from Cyrus Wilson, executive director of the Nashville Community Bail Fund, who argued that their funds come from donors and community members. If passed, Wilson said the bill would limit people from donating to causes they want to support. Sen. London Lamar and Sen. Sara Kyle voted against the bill, arguing that it would cause disruption and chaos.
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