SB0235In Committee

Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.

Tennessee SB0235 aimed to amend Title 38, Chapter 8 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by requiring law enforcement agencies to contact any previous employers of an officer or special deputy during the investigation of the individual's good moral character. This bill would have affected law enforcement agencies and their hiring processes. A key provision included the mandate for thorough background checks involving prior employment verification to ensure the integrity of law enforcement personnel.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0235 aimed to amend Title 38, Chapter 8 of the Tennessee Code Annotated by requiring law enforcement agencies to contact any previous employers of an officer or special deputy during the investigation of the individual's good moral character. This bill would have affected law enforcement agencies and their hiring processes. A key provision included the mandate for thorough background checks involving prior employment verification to ensure the integrity of law enforcement personnel.

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Sponsor

Akbari, Raumesh

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2025

Last Action

March 2, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Law EnforcementSheriffsPolice

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