HB1485

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to the peace officer standards and training commission.

Introduced·1/8/26

Tennessee HB1485 amends peace officer standards to require certification for retired officers and outlines conditions for annual certification.

Tennessee HB1485 modifies the peace officer standards and training commission's responsibilities. It mandates the commission to issue a certificate of compliance to retired law enforcement officers. To qualify for annual certification renewal, retired officers must complete an approved recruit training program, stay current on annual in-service training, provide a letter of good standing from their former agency, prove residency in Tennessee, pay applicable fees, and meet other commission requirements.

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History

Mar 11

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 4

House

Action Def. in s/c Public Service Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

Mar 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Public Service Subcommittee for 3/11/2026