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TN SB2005
TN SB2005AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 38 and Title 68, relative to fire investigation.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires certification from the peace officer standards and training commission for the commissioner of commerce and insurance, the commissioner's deputies, a municipal fire investigator, or a salaried county fire investigator to exercise police powers, including the power to arrest, relative to cases of arson or suspected arson. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 38 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill requires that certain individuals involved in fire investigations, specifically the commissioner of commerce and insurance and their deputies, as well as municipal and salaried county fire investigators, must obtain certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) before they can exercise police powers, such as making arrests, in cases of arson or suspected arson. This certification process, which includes meeting qualifications for police officers and completing approved training programs, will be overseen by the POST commission and will require annual in-service training to maintain. The bill clarifies that these individuals can still conduct investigations into the cause and origin of fires without police powers even if they do not have POST certification. This new requirement will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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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=SB2005&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2005.pdf |
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