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HB2480

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to the district public defender system.

Introduced·2/3/26

Tennessee HB2480 creates five new social worker positions within the public defender system, effective July 1, 2026.

Tennessee HB2480 amends the Tennessee Code to establish five new social worker positions within the public defender system. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, in response to public welfare needs. These additional social workers will support the public defender system in providing comprehensive services.

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Placed behind the budget

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026