TN SB 581
died on adjournmentLaw 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 581 pass?
No. TN SB 581 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
What is TN SB 581 about?
TN SB 581 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 581?
Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 581.
- Introduced
- 2025-02-10
- Latest action
- 2026-03-23 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Akbariprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-01-30
Filed for introduction
filing
2025-02-10
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2025-02-12
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
2026-03-23
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
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Documents
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1367
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