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SB2169

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

Introduced·2/2/26

Tennessee SB2169 creates five new social worker positions in the public defender system, effective July 1, 2026.

Tennessee SB2169 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, to establish five additional social worker positions within the public defender system. This change aims to enhance the support services available to those represented by public defenders. The new positions will be effective July 1, 2026, aligning with the public welfare needs identified by the legislation.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance, Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Apr 16

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