SB1880

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 20 and Section 38-3-114, relative to the office of homeland security.

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Establishes the Office of Homeland Security within the Tennessee Department of Safety and outlines the powers and duties of homeland security.

This bill creates the Office of Homeland Security within the Tennessee Department of Safety. It outlines the duties of the office, including directing homeland security activities, coordinating with federal and local agencies, and securing election infrastructure. Homeland security officers appointed under this act must complete initial and recurrent law enforcement training. These officers have the powers of peace officers, including the ability to make arrests and carry weapons.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

9:30 AM

Senate Transportation And Safety Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Apr 29

Pub. Ch. 706

Apr 29

Effective date(s) 04/13/2026

Apr 13

Senate

Signed by Governor.