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TN SB2005
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Hatcher
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of commerce and insurance and deputies receive police powers, including arrest authority, for arson cases only if they hold current POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification
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Municipal fire investigators gain police powers for arson investigations when authorized by their fire chief or director of fire services and POST-certified
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Salaried county fire investigators receive the same police powers and arrest authority under identical authorization and certification requirements
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Fire investigators at all levels may still conduct cause-and-origin investigations without POST certification, provided they are not exercising police powers
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Takes effect January 1, 2027; requires certified fire investigators to complete annual in-service training to maintain certification
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 38 and Title 68, relative to fire investigation.
Fire Prevention and Investigation
Last Action
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/16/2026