SB1976In Committee

Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.

Tennessee SB1976 requires law enforcement agencies that utilize body cameras to establish a written policy governing their use by officers. This bill affects law enforcement agencies across the state and mandates that the policies include specific requirements related to the operation and management of body cameras. Key provisions include the establishment of guidelines for the use, storage, and access to body camera footage.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1976 requires law enforcement agencies that utilize body cameras to establish a written policy governing their use by officers. This bill affects law enforcement agencies across the state and mandates that the policies include specific requirements related to the operation and management of body cameras. Key provisions include the establishment of guidelines for the use, storage, and access to body camera footage.

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Sponsor

Akbari, Raumesh

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 25, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Law EnforcementSheriffsPoliceEvidenceCriminal Procedure

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