Legislative record

HB 2251STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Judges and Chancellors - As enacted, creates a pilot project to provide for criminal magistrates in the 10 counties in which the criminal courts experience the highest judicial caseload, if authorized by the legislative body of an eligible county; authorizes the judges of the county with criminal jurisdiction to appoint the criminal magistrate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the majority of the judges of the county with criminal jurisdiction. - Amends TCA Title 16; Title 17 and Title 40.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 1017

Voted 5/26/2026

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How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 5/26/2026Pub. Ch. 1017
  2. 5/26/2026Effective date(s) 05/19/2026
  3. 5/19/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 5/7/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 5/5/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  6. 4/30/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  7. 4/30/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/23/2026Lift tableing motion
  9. 4/23/2026Motion to reconsider adopted. (Amendment 1 - SA1065)
  10. 4/23/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1065)