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TN HB2563

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Gillespie

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 8-14-204 to change a deadline from "ten (10) days" to "ten (10) business days" for district public defenders
  • Extends the effective counting period by excluding weekends and holidays from the 10-day timeframe
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Public Defenders

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/11/2026
Judiciary3/10/2026

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