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

SB 1867: Evidence - As introduced, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer is an employee of the department of children's services and meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2 and Title 24, Chapter 7, Part 1.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1867 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Evidence - As introduced, permits the introduction into evidence of a video recording of a child victim being interviewed by a forensic interviewer regarding sexual or physically violent contact with the child if the forensic interviewer is an employee of the department of children's services and meets certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 4, Part 2 and Title 24, Chapter 7, Part 1. Primary sponsor: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.