SB2011

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, relative to law enforcement officers.

Failed·3/23/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2011 amends law enforcement officer regulations to prohibit wearing masks or face coverings while interacting with the public, with.

Tennessee SB2011 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1, to establish that it is an offense for a law enforcement officer to wear a mask, face covering, or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their official duties. Exceptions are made for masks that meet the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health N95 classification for preventing the transmission of airborne diseases or for special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team officers who need to protect their faces from physical harm.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

2 Yea

DD

6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee