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TN SB1599 is a senate bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by London Lamar (D), currently “Introduced” since January 12, 2026.
We track 9,160 Tennessee bills this session, 117 of them sponsored by London Lamar.
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The proposed bill SB1599 seeks to amend court cost assessments in criminal proceedings, specifically prohibiting costs against defendants found not guilty or when charges are dismissed. The sponsor, London Lamar, has personal financial interests primarily as a community organizer and board member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP, with no direct financial interests in the legal or court cost industries. As such, there are no documented personal financial gains that would arise from the passage of this bill, as her occupation and affiliations do not directly relate to the legal financial obligations of defendants or the operations of the court system.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Community Organizer | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | Tennessee State Legislature | — | TN Legislature bio |
| Board Member | Board Member of the Memphis Branch of the NAACP | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | ELITE PROMOTIONS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What is the status of TN SB1599?
TN SB1599 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN SB1599?
London Lamar (D) sponsored TN SB1599.
