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

SB 235: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires an employing law enforcement agency to contact any prior law enforcement agency that employed the agency's officer or special deputy as part of the thorough investigation into the person's good moral character. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.

In committee Last action March 2, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 235 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires an employing law enforcement agency to contact any prior law enforcement agency that employed the agency's officer or special deputy as part of the thorough investigation into the person's good moral character. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 2, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).