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TN SB1351
TN SB1351AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 38, Chapter 6, relative to the Tennessee bureau of investigation.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the bureau to maintain with each investigative case file copies of all original investigative materials, including audio and video files, recordings, transcripts, documents, reports, paperwork, and other print or digital media generated by the bureau and germane to the investigation by the bureau. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 38, Chapter 6.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to maintain comprehensive copies of all original investigative materials for each case file. The term "investigative materials" is broadly defined to include a wide range of documentation and media, such as audio and video files, recordings, transcripts, documents, reports, paperwork, and any other print or digital media that is relevant to a specific investigation. By mandating that the bureau keep copies of these original materials with each case file, the bill aims to ensure a complete and thorough record of investigative work is preserved. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by enhancing transparency and record-keeping practices within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1351&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1351 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1351.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1351.pdf |
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