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TN HB1442
TN HB1442AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, relative to law enforcement officers.
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Introduced
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Stop American Gestapo Act (SAGA)." - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Stop American Gestapo Act (SAGA)," amends Tennessee law to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks, face coverings, or personal disguises while interacting with the public in their official duties, with exceptions for N95 masks used for airborne disease prevention or coverings designed to protect against smoke or airborne particles during natural disasters, and for Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team officers who may use protective gear. The bill also requires law enforcement officers to clearly display their name or badge number on their uniform or clothing when interacting with the public, and a violation of these provisions is classified as a Class C misdemeanor, which is a minor criminal offense.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1442&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1442 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1442.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1442.pdf |
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