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TN HB1254

TN HB1254
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to law enforcement officers' rights.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
04/06/2026
Passed
04/21/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/27/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, requires a prosecuting agency that maintains a Brady list to adopt a policy that meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.

AI Summary

This bill requires that before a law enforcement officer can be placed on a "Brady list," which is a list maintained by prosecutors of officers with credibility issues like untruthfulness or criminal convictions, the officer must receive written notice detailing the allegations against them and be given at least 10 business days to respond before the placement is finalized. The bill also outlines procedures for how these lists are created and managed, including the officer's right to request reconsideration of the decision and submit supporting evidence, and clarifies that these records are generally confidential but can be shared with the officer, their legal counsel, or other relevant agencies.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 04/21/2026 (on 04/27/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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