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

SB 445: Public Defenders - As enacted, creates five additional assistant district public defender positions effective July 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

In committee Last action May 27, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 485

Plain-language summary

SB 445 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Defenders - As enacted, creates five additional assistant district public defender positions effective July 1, 2025. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 14 and Title 9, Chapter 4. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 485.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).