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

SB 581: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 581 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).