Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, creates a cause of action through which a victim can recover from a person, other than a professional bondsman or person with a bailable interest, who posts bail for a defendant and the defendant is subsequently convicted for a criminal offense that occurred while the defendant was on bail; allows the victim to recover for damage to property, injury, or death arising from the subsequent criminal offense. - Amends TCA Title 40.

Summary

The bill creates a civil cause of action that lets a victim recover damages from anyone who posts bail for a defendant—except professional bondsmen or people with a bailable interest—if the defendant is later convicted of an offense committed while out on bail. It applies to property damage, personal injury, or death caused by that offense. The measure aims to hold bail‑posting individuals accountable for the risk they create.

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