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SB0222

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to criminal justice.

Introduced·1/17/25

Extends the time limit for certain criminal justice proceedings in Tennessee from 30 to 45 days.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Title 39, and Title 40, to change the time limit for certain criminal justice proceedings from 30 days to 45 days. The change aims to provide additional time for these proceedings, potentially affecting law enforcement, courts, and legal proceedings in Tennessee. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026