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TN HB1445
Bill
Status
9/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Gillespie
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AI Summary
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Creates the "law enforcement officer recruitment fund" within the state general fund to provide grants to city, municipal, and county law enforcement agencies with 10% or more vacancies in funded officer positions
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Department of Finance and Administration's Office of Criminal Justice Programs will administer the fund and establish application procedures, grant criteria, and reporting requirements
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Fund may accept appropriations, public or private gifts/grants; interest earned remains in the fund, and unexpended balances carry forward to subsequent fiscal years
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No funds may be obligated or expended unless specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act
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Effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38, relative to law enforcement agencies.
Finance and Administration, Dept. of
Last Action
Withdrawn.
2/2/2026