HB1638

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.

Introduced·1/14/26

Tennessee HB1638 amends criminal justice laws by increasing the number of days for certain actions from ninety to one hundred.

Tennessee HB1638 modifies the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically in Title 39 and Title 40, to change the number of days for certain actions from ninety to one hundred. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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History

Jan 21

House

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

Jan 15

House

Intro., P1C.

Jan 14

House

Filed for introduction