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

HB 490: Courts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of such election or appointment, due to a residency requirement during the term of office to which the municipal judge was elected or appointed. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2025: Pub. Ch. 487

Plain-language summary

HB 490 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of such election or appointment, due to a residency requirement during the term of office to which the municipal judge was elected or appointed. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29. Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Pub. Ch. 487.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican).