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TN HB1622

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Lafferty

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Deletes subdivision (41) from Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 4-29-247(a), removing the post-conviction defender oversight commission from one statutory list
  • Adds the post-conviction defender oversight commission (created by § 40-30-203) as a new subdivision in Section 4-29-253(a), relocating it to a different statutory category
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare requirements
  • Passed the Tennessee legislature on February 19, 2026, and was approved by Governor Bill Lee on March 6, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 40, Chapter 30, Part 2, relative to the post-conviction defender oversight commission.

Sunset Laws

Last Action

Effective date(s) 03/06/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules2/2/2026
Government Operations1/21/2026

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