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TN SB2436

TN SB2436
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
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/02/2024

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 to inform a person stopped for a traffic or pedestrian stop of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to a possible criminal offense or traffic violation, starting January 1, 2025. The officer may withhold this information if they believe it is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 38, 39, and 40 related to law enforcement activity.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 04/02/2024)

Bill Topics

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

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