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TN SB1535

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Edward Jackson

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the post-conviction defender oversight commission from Section 4-29-247(a) by deleting subdivision (41)
  • Adds the post-conviction defender oversight commission, created under § 40-30-203, as a new subdivision in Section 4-29-253(a)
  • Effectively moves the commission from one statutory list to another within Tennessee's administrative code structure
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare requirements
  • Passed February 19, 2026 and 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

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 587

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar2/11/2026
Government Operations1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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