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HB 2442

District Attorneys - As introduced, changes from 10 days to 10 business days the amount of notice the president of the district attorneys general conference must give members before calling a meeting at will. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 7 and Title 9, Chapter 4.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Iris Rudder

Tennessee bill changes DA conference meeting notice from 10 calendar days to 10 business days, extending notice period and potentially slowing emergency DA coordination.

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/15/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2442

Legislative bill overview

HB 2442 modifies Tennessee law to require the president of the District Attorneys General Conference to provide 10 business days' notice before calling an emergency or ad-hoc meeting, rather than the current 10 calendar days. This is a technical adjustment to meeting notification procedures for a professional organization of elected district attorneys.

Why is this important

While procedurally minor, this change affects how quickly district attorneys can be convened for urgent matters. The shift from calendar to business days effectively extends the minimum notice period by excluding weekends and holidays, which could impact the organization's ability to respond rapidly to time-sensitive issues affecting the criminal justice system.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational flexibility: Extending notice time (calendar to business days adds 2-4 extra days for most calls) may hinder rapid response to urgent matters requiring DA coordination
  • Unclear rationale: The bill provides no explanation for why business days are preferable, making it difficult to assess whether this improves or impedes the organization's functioning
  • Minimal public input: As an internal procedural rule for a professional organization, the bill may lack substantive public debate despite affecting criminal justice coordination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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