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TN HB2035

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Torrey Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates one additional criminal court (Part IX) in Tennessee's 30th judicial district, effective September 1, 2026

  • Governor appoints the initial judge of Part IX to serve until September 1, 2028

  • Qualified voters of the 30th judicial district elect the Part IX judge at the August 2028 general election for a term ending September 1, 2030

  • After the initial terms, the Part IX judge position transitions to a standard eight-year elected term

  • Deletes existing subdivision (30)(D) from Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 16-2-506

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2, relative to the thirtieth judicial district.

Judicial Districts

Last Action

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/25/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

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