Tennessee SB1724 modifies jail acceptance criteria for arrestees requiring medical attention or arrested for certain misdemeanors.
Tennessee SB1724 amends Tennessee Code to allow jailers to refuse accepting arrestees who require medical attention and have been arrested for misdemeanors not involving crimes against a person. If a jailer refuses such an arrestee, the arresting agency must have the arrestee evaluated by a healthcare provider. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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