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TN HB2563
TN HB2563AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4, relative to district public defenders.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2026
04/24/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the number of days' written notice the president of the district public defenders conference must give before calling an at-will meeting of the conference. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning district public defenders in Tennessee, amends existing law by changing the notice period required before an "at-will meeting" of the district public defenders conference can be called. Previously, the president of the conference had to give ten (10) days' written notice for such a meeting; this bill changes that requirement to ten (10) business days, meaning Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays will not count towards the notice period. This change is intended to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee (on 04/01/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Court Administration
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2563&ga=114 | 02/03/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB2563 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0970.pdf | 04/01/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2325 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0906.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0906 (14857) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2267.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2563.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2325 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2325.pdf | 02/03/2026 |
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