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

HB 2480: 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.

In committee Last action April 15, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2480 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Clay Doggett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Clay Doggett (Republican).