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This bill requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to comprehensively document and preserve investigative materials for each case they handle. Specifically, the bill defines "investigative materials" broadly to include any print or digital media relevant to an investigation, such as audio and video files, recordings, transcripts, documents, reports, and other paperwork generated during the investigation. The legislation mandates that the TBI must maintain copies of all original investigative materials within each case file, ensuring a complete and organized record of their investigative work. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by improving the documentation and potential future accessibility of investigative records.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1394&ga=114