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SB 2464

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 Paul Bailey

Extends mandatory meeting notice for Tennessee district attorneys from 10 calendar days to 10 business days, delaying emergency convocations by up to one week.

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2464

Legislative bill overview

SB 2464 modifies Tennessee law to extend the notice period required before the president of the District Attorneys General Conference can call an emergency or "at will" meeting from 10 calendar days to 10 business days. This applies to meetings governed under TCA Title 8, Chapter 7 and Title 9, Chapter 4, which address the organization and operations of district attorneys in Tennessee.

Why is this important

This change affects how quickly the state's district attorneys can be convened for urgent meetings. The shift to business days (excluding weekends and holidays) effectively extends the actual notice period by several days, potentially impacting the timing of coordination on statewide prosecutorial matters, policy decisions, or responses to urgent legal issues affecting multiple districts.

Potential points of contention

  • Operational efficiency trade-off: Longer notice requirements may hinder rapid response to time-sensitive prosecutorial matters that require coordinated action across districts
  • Minimal transparency impact: The change primarily affects procedural timing rather than substantive transparency or participation rights, raising questions about whether it meaningfully serves members or creates unnecessary delays
  • Practical ambiguity: The distinction between calendar and business days could create confusion about notice compliance, particularly around holiday schedules and state office closures

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

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