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SB 234

Law Enforcement - As introduced, expands the notification and uniform requirements for peace officers who provide security or other duties outside of their primary jurisdiction to apply statewide rather than only in certain counties. - Amends TCA Title 62, Chapter 35.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Raumesh Akbari

Expands Tennessee notification and uniform requirements for off-duty officers working outside their home jurisdiction from select counties to all counties statewide.

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 234

Legislative bill overview

SB 234 expands Tennessee's notification and uniform requirements for peace officers working security details or duties outside their home jurisdiction. Currently these requirements apply only to certain counties; this bill would make them apply statewide. The legislation amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 62, Chapter 35, which governs law enforcement standards.

Why is this important

This creates uniform standards across Tennessee for off-duty or cross-jurisdictional police work, potentially affecting thousands of officers who provide security at events, private venues, or in neighboring areas. Standardized notification and uniform requirements could improve accountability, public safety clarity, and inter-agency coordination while imposing new compliance burdens on law enforcement agencies statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and burden: Smaller rural jurisdictions may lack resources to enforce statewide notification systems for officers working outside their counties
  • Operational flexibility: Police departments may argue that uniform requirements across diverse urban and rural settings create inflexible rules that hinder effective security operations
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's language about which "duties" trigger these requirements could create enforcement inconsistencies or disputes between jurisdictions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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