SB1476

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38, relative to law enforcement agencies.

Introduced·11/4/25
Draft Text

Establishes a special fund to assist law enforcement agencies with officer recruitment.

Tennessee SB1476 creates a special account called the law enforcement officer recruitment fund within the state general fund. This fund aims to assist eligible law enforcement agencies with recruitment efforts. Eligible agencies must have vacancies in 10% or more of their funded law enforcement officer positions. The Office of Criminal Justice Programs administers the fund, establishing procedures for agencies to apply for grants. The fund can receive appropriations and other gifts or grants, which must be used for officer recruitment purposes.

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Recalled from Senate Judiciary Committee

Jan 15

Senate

Withdrawn.

Jan 14

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee