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TN SB 1976

died on adjournment

Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency that uses body cameras to adopt a written policy for the use of the cameras by its law enforcement officers; establishes certain requirements for the policies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 1976 pass?

No. TN SB 1976 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 (2026-03-25): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

What is TN SB 1976 about?

TN SB 1976 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency that uses body cameras to adopt a written policy for the use of the cameras by its law enforcement officers; establishes certain requirements for the policies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1976?

Akbari is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1976.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-03-25 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Akbariprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2026-01-22

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  2. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  5. 2026-03-23

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  6. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  7. 2026-03-24

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  8. 2026-03-24

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

  9. 2026-03-25

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

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