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

HB 2563: Public Defenders - As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the number of days' written notice the president of the district public defenders conference must give before calling an at-will meeting of the conference. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

In committee Last action April 1, 2026: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

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HB 2563 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Defenders - As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the number of days' written notice the president of the district public defenders conference must give before calling an at-will meeting of the conference. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.

HB 2563: Public Defenders - As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the number of days' written notice the president of the district public defenders conference must give before calling an at-will meeting of the conference. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

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