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TN HB2519

TN HB2519
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to law enforcement activity.


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Introduced
01/30/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2025, 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.

AI Summary

This bill requires law enforcement officers in Tennessee to inform a person stopped for a traffic or pedestrian stop of the reason for the stop before engaging them in questioning related to a possible criminal offense or traffic violation, starting on January 1, 2025. The officer may withhold this information if they believe it is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Criminal Justice Committee (on 04/03/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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