Senate OKs Bill to Expedite Appeals of Certain Trial Court Rulings
February 28, 2026
February 28, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 28 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog on Feb. 27, 2026, by Stacey Shrader Joslin:
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Senate OKs Bill to Expedite Appeals of Certain Trial Court Rulings
The Tennessee Senate passed SB1731 -- sponsored by Sen. John Stevens, R-Huntingdon -- on Feb. 23 by a vote of 26-6. The House Judiciary Committee is set to consider its version of the bill -- HB1791 sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary, R-Knoxville . . .
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Senate OKs Bill to Expedite Appeals of Certain Trial Court Rulings
The Tennessee Senate passed SB1731 -- sponsored by Sen. John Stevens, R-Huntingdon -- on Feb. 23 by a vote of 26-6. The House Judiciary Committee is set to consider its version of the bill -- HB1791 sponsored by Rep. Jason Zachary, R-Knoxville . . .