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

HB 1541: Police - As introduced, authorizes qualified companies to maintain a company police force that may exercise law enforcement authority within the confines of the company's properties; prescribes qualifications for police officers of a company police agency. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 1541 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Police - As introduced, authorizes qualified companies to maintain a company police force that may exercise law enforcement authority within the confines of the company's properties; prescribes qualifications for police officers of a company police agency. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican).