Senate Bill 2169 proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically within Title 8, Chapter 14, Part 1, to establish five additional social worker positions within the district public defender system. This addition aims to enhance the support and resources available to public defenders, thereby improving the overall effectiveness of legal representation for individuals in the system.

The bill stipulates that these new positions will take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of adequate staffing in the public defender's office to address the needs of clients more comprehensively. The act is designed to promote public welfare by ensuring that defendants have access to necessary social services as part of their legal defense.