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TN HB0096
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Davis
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires probable cause to initiate an investigation into whether an official may have violated state criminal law
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Allows Attorney General prosecution when the local district attorney general would face a personal, financial, or political conflict of interest in handling the case
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Authorizes Attorney General action upon receiving a report of a violation under § 8-31-103 (related to reporting requirements)
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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