Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 2189: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, requires the clerk of the court in which a person charged with a violent felony and for whom a biological specimen is taken for the purpose of DNA analysis to submit the clerk's notification to the TBI of the final disposition of the criminal proceeding against the person in writing. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40.

Introduced Last action February 9, 2026: Sponsor change.

Plain-language summary

HB 2189 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Procedure - As introduced, requires the clerk of the court in which a person charged with a violent felony and for whom a biological specimen is taken for the purpose of DNA analysis to submit the clerk's notification to the TBI of the final disposition of the criminal proceeding against the person in writing. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): Sponsor change.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mary Littleton (Republican).