HB1020

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 39, relative to claims against law enforcement officers.

Complete·5/2/25

Tennessee HB1020 grants immunity to law enforcement officers from civil liability for property damage or injury if the injured party was engaged in.

Tennessee HB1020 amends state law to provide immunity to law enforcement officers from civil liability for property damage or personal injury caused during official duties. This immunity applies if the injured party was engaged in conduct that resulted in a conviction. The immunity does not apply if the officer's actions were grossly negligent or involved willful misconduct. Additionally, it does not extend to property damage or injury to bystanders or others not involved in the conduct leading to conviction. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 26, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Feb 19, 2025

1:30 PM

House Civil Justice Subcommittee Hearing

History

May 2, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 160

Mar 27, 2025

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 27, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.