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HB 490

Courts - As enacted, prohibits the disqualification or removal of a municipal judge who was duly elected or appointed to office prior to March 7, 2025, and who is qualified for such office under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of such election or appointment, due to a residency requirement during the term of office to which the municipal judge was elected or appointed. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 18; Title 20; Title 21; Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28 and Title 29.

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Tennessee HB 490 prohibits the disqualification or removal of municipal judges elected or appointed before March 7, 2025, based on residency requirements during their term. This protection applies to judges who were qualified under the laws and interpretations in effect at the time of their election or appointment. The bill amends multiple sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, including Titles 8, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.

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Government Operations & Budget 95% Elections & Voting 65%

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