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

HB 1815: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes a sheriff, jail administrator, or deputy jailer to refuse or delay acceptance into the jail of an arrestee if the arrestee has not received medical treatment for obvious serious physical injuries or conditions of an emergency nature; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.

Enacted Last action April 24, 2026: Pub. Ch. 751

Plain-language summary

HB 1815 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes a sheriff, jail administrator, or deputy jailer to refuse or delay acceptance into the jail of an arrestee if the arrestee has not received medical treatment for obvious serious physical injuries or conditions of an emergency nature; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41. Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 751.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lowell Russell (Republican).