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TN SB0790

TN SB0790
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 49, relative to special deputies.


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires the peace officer standards and training commission to issue a certificate of compliance to a person appointed as a private special deputy on or after January 1, 2026, if the person meets the qualifications for employment as a police officer and satisfactorily completes an approved recruit training program; requires annual in-service training sessions to retain such certification. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 49.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee law to establish new certification requirements for private special deputies, who are law enforcement personnel with special appointed status. Starting January 1, 2026, private special deputies will be required to obtain a certificate of compliance from the peace officer standards and training commission by meeting police officer employment qualifications and successfully completing an approved recruit training program. To maintain their certification, these special deputies must also complete an annual in-service training session that is tailored to their specific responsibilities. The bill aims to ensure that private special deputies receive appropriate training and maintain professional standards consistent with other law enforcement personnel. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state legislature's view that these new training requirements are in the public interest.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 105 (on 04/04/2025)

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