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This bill, titled the "Federal Enforcement Accountability and Community Protection Act," establishes new procedures and requirements for state and local law enforcement agencies in Tennessee when federal enforcement actions result in death or serious bodily injury to individuals. It defines a "critical incident" as such an event, and an "enforcement action" as a federal operation involving potential force, excluding routine administrative tasks. The bill mandates that state or local officials who become aware of a critical incident must notify the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the district attorney general, and the local chief law enforcement official within 24 hours, providing details about the incident and any involvement of state or local resources. The TBI is then required to conduct an independent review of these critical incidents, assessing factors like foreseeability of harm and de-escalation opportunities, and to publish these reviews online within 90 days, while also submitting an annual report to state leadership. Furthermore, the bill restricts the provision of non-emergency state resources to federal agencies involved in a critical incident until the TBI's review is complete, though emergency resources and legally mandated cooperation are exempt. It also encourages federal agencies to use de-escalation techniques and prohibits state and local agencies from detaining or using force against individuals solely for being present at or observing a federal enforcement action, or for traveling to or from work or caregiving responsibilities in the vicinity, unless required by federal law or a court order. Finally, the bill clarifies that it aims to govern the use of state resources and ensure transparency without expanding federal authority or impeding federal law enforcement.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2209&ga=114