House Bill 450, also known as Senate Bill 1004, amends specific provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The bill modifies Section 38-6-118(b) by replacing the phrase "judge or district attorney general" with "judge, district attorney general, defendant, or defendant's counsel." Additionally, Section 38-6-118(d) is amended to change "judges and district attorneys general" to "the requesting judge, district attorney general, defendant, or defendant's counsel."

These changes aim to broaden the scope of individuals involved in the legal process, ensuring that defendants and their counsel are included in relevant legal proceedings. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-6-118(b), 38-6-118, 38-6-118(d)