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TN SB1350
TN SB1350AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 10; Title 38 and Title 39, relative to constables.
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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires as a qualification for office that a constable be certified by a qualified healthcare provider as being free from any mental impairment that would affect the constable's ability to perform an essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation; requires a constable with law enforcement powers to successfully complete a training program that is equivalent to or superior to the training or continuing training required for a law enforcement officer under standards established by the peace officer standards and training commission. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 10; Title 38 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws related to constables. It requires that constables be certified by a qualified healthcare provider as being free from any mental impairment that would affect their ability to perform their job duties. It also requires constables with law enforcement powers to complete a training program equivalent to or superior to the training required for law enforcement officers under the standards set by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023 and applies to constables elected or appointed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/23/2024 (on 04/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1350&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1264 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB1264.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1350.pdf |
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