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TN SB2258

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Taylor

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local education agencies (LEAs) with exterior school bus cameras must enter into a memorandum of understanding with local law enforcement covering evidence review and enforcement procedures

  • Only POST-certified or state-commissioned law enforcement officers, including school resource officers, may review camera footage to determine if a traffic violation occurred

  • LEAs may additionally authorize school safety personnel—including school safety officers, school resource officers, or contracted security staff—to review bus camera evidence

  • Law enforcement and school safety personnel review processes may operate concurrently without restricting either approach

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-151, relative to evidence.

School Transportation

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar3/4/2026
Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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