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TN HB0096

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Grants the Tennessee Attorney General authority to investigate and criminally prosecute judges, chancellors, judicial elected officials, and district attorneys general for suspected state criminal law violations

  • Requires probable cause to initiate an investigation into whether an official may have violated state criminal law

  • Allows Attorney General prosecution when the local district attorney general would face a personal, financial, or political conflict of interest in handling the case

  • Authorizes Attorney General action upon receiving a report of a violation under § 8-31-103 (related to reporting requirements)

  • Took effect immediately upon becoming law on March 25, 2025, citing public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 6, relative to investigations by the attorney general and reporter.

Attorney General and Reporter

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 58

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/26/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/5/2025
Judiciary1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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