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HB 2466

District Attorneys - As introduced, revises the data that district attorneys general are required to include in the annual report submitted to various officials and the public; requires the clerk of every court having jurisdiction over misdemeanor and felony cases to provide the district attorneys general conference direct and unlimited access to the clerk's case management or reporting system for the purposes of complying with the district attorneys general conference's and district attorneys general's statutory reporting requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 8.

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

HB 2466 requires court clerks to grant Tennessee district attorneys unlimited direct access to case management systems for expanded annual criminal justice reporting.

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2466

Legislative bill overview

HB 2466 modifies reporting requirements for Tennessee district attorneys by revising what data must be included in their annual reports and mandating that court clerks provide district attorneys with direct, unlimited access to case management systems. The bill amends state law governing district attorney duties and court operations to facilitate this data-sharing arrangement.

Why is this important

Comprehensive criminal justice data collection and reporting helps the public, policymakers, and law enforcement understand prosecution patterns, case outcomes, and system performance. Direct system access could streamline compliance with reporting requirements but also raises questions about data security, privacy safeguards, and the scope of information being tracked and shared.

Potential points of contention

  • Data security and privacy: Unlimited access to case management systems by multiple district attorneys raises concerns about protecting sensitive information, defendant privacy, and potential data breaches across distributed access points
  • Scope of required data: The bill doesn't specify what new data categories must be reported, leaving ambiguity about whether this expands or simply reorganizes existing reporting obligations and what additional burden this creates
  • Clerk resources: Court clerks may face IT and administrative costs to grant and maintain system access for multiple district attorney offices without clarity on who bears these expenses

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

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