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TN SB2373

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Rose

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

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

  • Authorizes jailers to perform evaluations of certain persons for purposes of classification, management, care (including medical attention needs), control, and cell assignment

  • Applies to persons listed in subdivisions (a)(1)-(7) of the existing statute

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

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 Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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