SB2501

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 5, relative to county ethics commissions.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2501 mandates the creation of county ethics commissions to safeguard government integrity and prevent abuse.

Tennessee SB2501 requires each county with a population over 900,000 to establish an ethics commission by January 1, 2027. The commission, composed of six members appointed by the county mayor and legislative body, must include an equal number from the majority and minority parties. Members must be state residents for five years, at least 30 years old, registered voters, and have high ethical standards. The commission provides guidance, receives complaints, investigates violations, and can issue orders and seek injunctive relief.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee

Feb 2

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 2

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration