SB1065

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 10 and Title 38, Chapter 8, relative to constables.

Complete·5/27/25

SB1065 amends Tennessee law to change training and certification requirements for constables.

SB1065 modifies Tennessee law regarding constables. It requires newly elected or appointed constables to complete 128 hours of law enforcement training within their first year. The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission will issue a certificate of compliance if the constable meets police officer employment qualifications and completes the training. Annual in-service training is also required to retain certification.

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Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 516

Apr 17, 2025

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 15, 2025

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/17/2025