TennesseeLaw Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 23Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary CommitteeLatest
- Mar 18Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- 2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 30Filed for introductionIntroduced