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

SB 1032: 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 March 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1032 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 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: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican).