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TN SB0166

TN SB0166
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2, relative to judicial districts.


summary

Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
Passed
04/16/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, extends the date by which the advisory task force to review composition of judicial districts has to complete its findings and publish a proposed statewide judicial redistricting plan; extends the date by which the general assembly must reapportion the judicial districts in accordance with such plan. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 2.

AI Summary

This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 16-2-522, delays the implementation of certain provisions related to judicial districts by one year, pushing back the effective date from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028, and similarly extending the date of December 31, 2027, to December 31, 2028. The context for these changes is not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but TCA Title 16, Chapter 2, generally governs the organization and administration of the state's judicial system, including the number and boundaries of judicial districts and the number of judges serving in them. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare considerations.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/16/2026 (on 04/27/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Census and Redistricting
  • ‐ Judicial Branch Operations

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