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

SB 1724: 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.

In committee Last action April 24, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 751

Plain-language summary

SB 1724 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 15, 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: Tom Hatcher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 751.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican).