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

SB 2169: 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 20, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 2169 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 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: Ken Yager (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ken Yager (Republican).