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TN SB2169

TN SB2169
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to the district public defender system.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, creates five additional social worker positions in the public defender system. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

AI Summary

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, by creating five new social worker positions within the public defender system, which provides legal representation to individuals who cannot afford an attorney.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (on 04/20/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Court Administration
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Social Services and Volunteer Associations

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2169&ga=114 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - SB2169 https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2169.pdf 02/09/2026
BillText https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2169.pdf 02/03/2026
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