SB1032In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 44.

Tennessee SB1032 requires officials employed or contracted by federal, state, or local governments, including peace officers and inspectors, to obtain a search warrant before entering private property to conduct a search, unless a judicially recognized exception applies. The bill establishes that failure to obtain a required search warrant constitutes a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up to 30 days in jail or a fine not exceeding $50, or both. This legislation aims to enhance property rights and oversight of governmental search activities.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1032 requires officials employed or contracted by federal, state, or local governments, including peace officers and inspectors, to obtain a search warrant before entering private property to conduct a search, unless a judicially recognized exception applies. The bill establishes that failure to obtain a required search warrant constitutes a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of up to 30 days in jail or a fine not exceeding $50, or both. This legislation aims to enhance property rights and oversight of governmental search activities.

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Sponsor

Bowling, Janice

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 5, 2025

Last Action

March 24, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Search & SeizureAgriculture, Dept. ofSheriffsPoliceLaw Enforcement

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