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TN SB2056

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Taylor

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

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

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

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

  • After the initial transition period, the Part IX judge position will follow standard eight-year elected terms

  • 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

Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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