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TN HB2373

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Doggett

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates an $800 annual pay supplement for full-time certified local correctional officers who complete at least 40 hours of institute-approved in-service training each calendar year

  • Requires officers to complete a minimum of 8 months of full-time service to qualify, with exceptions for death, retirement, medical disability, or active military service during armed conflict

  • Defines eligible "local correctional officers" as jail administrators, jailers, deputy sheriffs, guards, or correctional officers employed by local governments in a correctional capacity and certified with the institute

  • Prohibits funds from supplanting existing salaries or normal salary increases, and excludes officers who already receive training supplements through the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, contingent on funds being specifically appropriated by the board

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, Part 1 and Title 41, relative to pay supplements for local correctional officers.

County Government

Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/10/2026
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee3/4/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026

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