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SB2325

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2325 amends Tennessee law to change the time frame for district public defenders from ten days to ten business days.

SB2325 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, by altering the time frame for district public defenders from ten days to ten business days. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026, as deemed necessary for public welfare.

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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 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

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary 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