HB1541

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to company police agencies.

Introduced·1/13/26
Draft Text

Establishes standards for company police agencies in Tennessee, including operational limits and officer qualifications.

This bill creates standards for company police agencies in Tennessee, allowing them to operate within company-owned properties. It mandates that officers be certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission, meet training requirements, and maintain certifications in CPR, first aid, and AED use. Officers must also complete specialized training in de-escalation, crowd control, and active threat mitigation. The jurisdiction of these agencies is limited to company-owned or controlled properties.

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History

Feb 2

House

Withdrawn.

Jan 15

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Jan 15

House

Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee