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HB 2491

District Attorneys - As introduced, eliminates the fraud and economic crimes fees and assessments in criminal prosecutions for counties that have enacted a $12.50 court cost to be used for supplemental funding for the district attorney general's office; requires existing funds in fraud and economic crimes prosecution fund to be remitted back to the county government of original assessment and collection. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 3.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Williams

Eliminates fraud prosecution fees in participating Tennessee counties, replacing them with a $12.50 court cost while returning accumulated funds to counties.

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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Bill Summary · HB 2491

Legislative bill overview

HB 2491 eliminates fraud and economic crimes fees and assessments in criminal prosecutions for Tennessee counties that have implemented a $12.50 court cost designated for district attorney funding. The bill also requires existing accumulated funds from the former fraud and economic crimes prosecution fund to be returned to their counties of origin.

Why is this important

This bill affects how district attorneys' offices are funded in participating counties, shifting from specialized prosecution fees to general court costs. The change could impact both county budgets and the financial resources available for prosecuting fraud and economic crime cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding adequacy: Whether the $12.50 court cost generates sufficient revenue compared to the fees it replaces, potentially affecting DA office capacity for fraud prosecution
  • Implementation burden: Counties already operating under the old fee structure must transition accounting systems and remit accumulated funds, creating administrative complexity
  • Equity concerns: The bill only applies to counties that have enacted the specific $12.50 court cost, potentially creating disparities in fraud prosecution resources across the state

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

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