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

SB 1976: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency that uses body cameras to adopt a written policy for the use of the cameras by its law enforcement officers; establishes certain requirements for the policies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1.

In committee Last action March 25, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1976 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency that uses body cameras to adopt a written policy for the use of the cameras by its law enforcement officers; establishes certain requirements for the policies. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 1. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).