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HB 2501

Judicial Districts - As introduced, requires the advisory task force to review composition of judicial districts to submit its findings and recommendations by January 15, 2027, rather than January 1, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 16.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Andrew Farmer

Bill extends judicial district review task force deadline from January 1 to January 15, 2027, allowing two additional weeks for submission of findings and recommendations.

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2501

Legislative bill overview

HB 2501 extends the deadline for an advisory task force reviewing Tennessee's judicial district composition from January 1, 2027 to January 15, 2027. This is a narrow procedural amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated Title 16 that provides the task force an additional two weeks to complete and submit its findings and recommendations.

Why is this important

Judicial district composition affects court access, caseload distribution, and judicial efficiency across the state. The extended timeline allows more thorough analysis of complex structural questions about how courts are organized geographically, potentially resulting in better-informed policy recommendations for the legislature.

Potential points of contention

  • Minimal substantive debate likely – This is a technical deadline extension with no apparent ideological opposition, which explains why it's moving through committee without controversy
  • Task force scope unclear – The bill provides no context on what specific reforms or restructuring the task force is actually evaluating, making it difficult to assess whether a two-week extension is genuinely needed
  • Delay implications – Any extension pushes judicial reform recommendations into 2027, potentially delaying implementation of structural changes if the legislature acts on them

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

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