HB1254

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to law enforcement officers' rights.

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Tennessee HB1254 requires written notice and a response period for law enforcement officers before being placed on a Brady list.

Tennessee HB1254 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, to mandate that state or local law enforcement officers receive written notice from a governmental entity or official before being placed on a Brady list. The notice must detail the allegations for the officer's placement on the list. Officers are given at least ten business days to respond to these allegations before the placement on the list is finalized. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Public Service Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 27

Pub. Ch. 770

Apr 27

Effective date(s) 04/21/2026

Apr 21

Signed by Governor.