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TN HB2209
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Powell
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AI Summary
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Requires state and local law enforcement to notify the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, district attorney general, and local chief law enforcement official within 24 hours of any federal enforcement action resulting in death or serious bodily injury
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Mandates TBI to conduct independent reviews of all critical incidents involving federal agencies (ICE, FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, etc.) and publish findings on its website within 90 days
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Prohibits state and local agencies from providing non-emergency resources (personnel, facilities, equipment, databases, detention facilities) to federal agencies involved in critical incidents until TBI's independent review is completed
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Bars state and local law enforcement from detaining, questioning, or using force against individuals solely for being present near a federal enforcement action, observing/recording it, or traveling through the area
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Provides whistleblower protections for government employees who report violations of the act in good faith
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 38 and Title 50, relative to the Federal Enforcement Accountability and Community Protection Act.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026