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TN HB0058

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Yusuf Hakeem

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Section 38-8-106 to require law enforcement candidates demonstrate "good moral character" through a thorough background investigation by the hiring agency

  • Mandates that employing agencies contact all prior law enforcement employers when investigating candidates with previous law enforcement experience

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to law enforcement officers.

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Withdrawn.

2/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Service Subcommittee2/5/2025
State & Local Government1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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