SB0833

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 38 and Title 40, relative to orders of protection.

Introduced·2/4/25
Draft Text

Tennessee SB0833 mandates law enforcement officers to assist in serving orders of protection.

Tennessee SB0833 amends the Tennessee Code to require law enforcement officers to facilitate the service of orders of protection if they become aware of an unserved order against a person in their presence. The bill also mandates that the Tennessee peace officer standards and training commission include instruction on these requirements in their curriculum. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 24

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026

Mar 24

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/25/2026