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TN HB2372
TN HB2372AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to arrestees.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies that a jailer's authorization to evaluate a person confined in the county jail for purposes of the person's care includes evaluating the person's need for medical attention. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify that a jailer's authority to evaluate individuals confined in a county jail for their care explicitly includes assessing their need for medical attention, alongside other aspects like classification, management, control, and cell assignment. This change aims to ensure that jailers are empowered to identify and address the medical needs of inmates.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2372&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2373 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2373.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2372.pdf |
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