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

HB 1524: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, authorizes designated school employees who complete training to search containers, packages, and other enclosures in the possession of a student or visitor that triggers an alert by the school's weapons detection system. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6.

In committee Last action January 22, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 1524 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, authorizes designated school employees who complete training to search containers, packages, and other enclosures in the possession of a student or visitor that triggers an alert by the school's weapons detection system. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 6. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.