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TN SB1871

TN SB1871
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 11 and Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 2, relative to law enforcement training academies.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/30/2026
Passed
05/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, authorizes the commissioner of general services to commission the director or a staff member of a law enforcement training academy; authorizes the department of general services to operate a sale facility at a law enforcement training academy for purposes of funding its operations. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 11 and Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 2.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the commissioner of general services to officially commission the director or a staff member of a law enforcement training academy under their supervision as a law enforcement officer, provided they meet certain legal requirements. Additionally, it allows the department of general services to operate a sales facility at such academies, enabling them to collect fees for various services, programs, and items, with all collected funds to be used exclusively for the academy's administration, maintenance, and improvement, and also permits academies to sell goods that support their educational and operational needs and promotional items.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 05/11/2026 (on 05/18/2026)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Executive Branch Operations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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