Tennessee bills · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)
Tennessee SB 581
Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Akbari (Democratic)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Mar 23, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 23, 2026 · House
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee - Mar 18, 2026 · House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026 - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee - Feb 10, 2025 · House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration - Jan 30, 2025 · House
Filed for introduction