HB1820

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 8 and Title 38, relative to constables.

Chamber Passed·4/2/26

Tennessee HB1820 amends constable requirements, mandating graduation from a Tennessee POST-approved academy for those elected or appointed after.

Tennessee HB1820 amends the state code to introduce new qualifications for constables. Specifically, it requires that individuals elected or appointed to the office of constable after August 1, 2030, must have graduated from a Tennessee POST-approved certified law enforcement training academy. This requirement does not apply to those who have already served one complete term as constable and are reelected on or after August 1, 2030. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 90–2 · Apr 2
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Apr 6

Senate

Received from House, Passed on First Consideration

Apr 2

House

H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0666)

Apr 2

House

Passed H., as am., Ayes 90, Nays 2, PNV 0