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

SB 2177: Law Enforcement - As enacted, requires TACIR to conduct a study of the salaries and other benefits paid to state and local law enforcement officers in this state; authorizes the commissioner of safety to establish a hazardous duty designation for members of the highway patrol that may be used to authorize additional compensation for designated members. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1121

Plain-language summary

SB 2177 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As enacted, requires TACIR to conduct a study of the salaries and other benefits paid to state and local law enforcement officers in this state; authorizes the commissioner of safety to establish a hazardous duty designation for members of the highway patrol that may be used to authorize additional compensation for designated members. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38. Primary sponsor: Ken Yager (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1121.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ken Yager (Republican).