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

SB 2056: Judicial Districts - As introduced, creates an additional criminal court in the thirtieth judicial district to be designated as part IX; requires the governor to appoint a criminal court judge to serve until the person's successor is elected at the August 2028 general election. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 2.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2056 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judicial Districts - As introduced, creates an additional criminal court in the thirtieth judicial district to be designated as part IX; requires the governor to appoint a criminal court judge to serve until the person's successor is elected at the August 2028 general election. - Amends TCA Title 16, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brent Taylor (Republican).