HB1128

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to constables.

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Tennessee HB1128 modifies constable training and certification requirements, including a 128-hour training mandate and annual in-service training.

Tennessee HB1128 amends the state's laws concerning constables by requiring newly elected or appointed constables to complete 128 hours of law enforcement training within the first year of their election or appointment. This training requirement may be waived if the constable completes a comparable basic law enforcement course within one year. Additionally, constables must be paired with a trained constable or a POST-certified officer during their official duties until they complete the required training.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:30 PM

House State & Local Government Committee Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Pub. Ch. 516

May 27, 2025

Effective date(s) 05/21/2025

May 21, 2025

Signed by Governor.