HB2436

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 1, relative to body cameras for law enforcement officers.

Introduced·2/3/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2436 amends laws regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers.

Tennessee HB2436 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 1, to establish regulations for the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers. The bill mandates that officers receive written policy and training before using body cameras. It restricts camera use to officers authorized to conduct searches and make arrests, excluding undercover officers. The bill outlines disciplinary actions for policy violations and sets rules for recording activation, deactivation, and retention.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee

5 Yea

DRRRR

0 Nay

History

Apr 8

House

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee

Apr 1

House

Action def. in State & Local Government Committee to 4/8/2026

Apr 1

House

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 4/8/2026