TN SB2941 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 12 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-17 - Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
Pending: Senate Delayed Bills Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies to provide body cameras for each officer; requires reporting of incidents of use of force, officer resignations, stops by officers, and unannounced entries into residences; requires termination of employment of any officer convicted of or found civilly liable for certain acts; prohibits the use of chokeholds by officers. - Amends TCA Title 38.

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Title

As introduced, requires law enforcement agencies to provide body cameras for each officer; requires reporting of incidents of use of force, officer resignations, stops by officers, and unannounced entries into residences; requires termination of employment of any officer convicted of or found civilly liable for certain acts; prohibits the use of chokeholds by officers. - Amends TCA Title 38.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-06-17SenateRefer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee
2020-06-12SenateFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2936 (Crossfiled) 2020-06-15 - Meeting Canceled

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