HB0486Enacted

Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

Tennessee HB0486 proposes to amend Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by creating five additional assistant district public defender positions, effective July 1, 2025. This bill primarily affects the public defense system in Tennessee, aiming to enhance legal representation for defendants. The key provision is the establishment of these new positions to address the needs within the public defender's office.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0486 proposes to amend Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by creating five additional assistant district public defender positions, effective July 1, 2025. This bill primarily affects the public defense system in Tennessee, aiming to enhance legal representation for defendants. The key provision is the establishment of these new positions to address the needs within the public defender's office.

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Sponsor

Farmer, Andrew

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 29, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 485

Subjects
Public Defenders

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HB0486: Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4. | LegisGo