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

HB 850: Search & Seizure - As introduced, requires officials who are employed or contracted by the federal government, the state government, or a local government within this state, or an agency or department thereof, to obtain a search warrant that identifies the person or property that is the subject of the search before entering private property, unless a judicially recognized exception to the warrant requirement exists. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 44.

In committee Last action April 7, 2026: No Action Taken

Plain-language summary

HB 850 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Search & Seizure - As introduced, requires officials who are employed or contracted by the federal government, the state government, or a local government within this state, or an agency or department thereof, to obtain a search warrant that identifies the person or property that is the subject of the search before entering private property, unless a judicially recognized exception to the warrant requirement exists. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 44. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): No Action Taken.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).