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.

SB 255 prevents the removal of Tennessee municipal judges who were elected or appointed before March 7, 2025, from office due to residency changes during their term. The bill ensures these judges remain in office if they met the residency requirements at the time of their election or appointment, regardless of later residency shifts. It amends multiple court-related sections of Tennessee law (TCA Titles 8, 16-29) to enforce this protection. This directly affects current and future municipal judges in Tennessee who were qualified under pre-March 2025 residency rules.