Public Defenders - As introduced, creates five additional social worker positions in the public defender system. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Apr 20Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means CommitteeLatest
Apr 16Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Apr 14Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Mar 24Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/24/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
Mar 23Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Mar 23Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Mar 18Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Mar 17Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
Mar 16Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
Mar 16Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Mar 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
Feb 2Filed for introductionMinor
Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationIntroduced