Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1367: Law 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.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1367 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law 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. Primary sponsor: Jesse Chism (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jesse Chism (Democratic).