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

SB 2146: Judicial Districts - As introduced, enacts the "Violent Criminal Court Act," which adds two additional criminal courts to the thirtieth judicial district for the purpose of hearing cases involving certain violent criminal offenses. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 22; Title 23; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2146 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Judicial Districts - As introduced, enacts the "Violent Criminal Court Act," which adds two additional criminal courts to the thirtieth judicial district for the purpose of hearing cases involving certain violent criminal offenses. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 22; Title 23; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).