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

HB 378: Law Enforcement - As introduced, specifies that a commissioned reserve deputy sheriff or commissioned reserve or auxiliary police officer receiving compensation for services as a guard, patrol, or watchperson under a contract with a private business that is properly licensed by the state is exempt from the private protective services licensing and regulation requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35.

In committee Last action January 21, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 378 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As introduced, specifies that a commissioned reserve deputy sheriff or commissioned reserve or auxiliary police officer receiving compensation for services as a guard, patrol, or watchperson under a contract with a private business that is properly licensed by the state is exempt from the private protective services licensing and regulation requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35. Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jake McCalmon (Republican).