Senate Bill 166, also known as House Bill 181, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16, Chapter 2, to establish an additional circuit court in the twenty-eighth judicial district. Effective September 1, 2025, this bill creates one new circuit court and mandates that the governor appoint a judge to serve until September 1, 2026, or until a successor is elected. The newly appointed judge will serve until the August 2026 general election, where voters will elect a judge for the newly created circuit court. The elected judge will serve until September 1, 2030, and subsequent judges will be elected for full eight-year terms.

The bill aims to enhance the judicial system in the twenty-eighth district by increasing the number of circuit courts available to handle cases. This legislative change is intended to improve access to justice and ensure that the judicial needs of the community are met effectively. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-2-506(28)(A), 16-2-506