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TN HB2372

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Doggett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 41-4-103 by replacing subsection (b) with new language regarding jailer authority

  • Authorizes jailers to perform evaluations of certain persons (those listed in subdivisions (a)(1)-(7)) for classification, management, care, control, and cell assignment purposes

  • Evaluations may include assessment of the need for medical attention

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

Legislative Description

AN 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.

Jails, Local Lock-ups

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Departments & Agencies Subcommittee3/11/2026
State & Local Government3/4/2026

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