TN SB0581 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-02-12 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

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Title

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to law enforcement activity.

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History

DateChamberAction
2025-02-12SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2025-01-30SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB1367 (Crossfiled) 2025-02-06 - Filed for introduction

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