Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1541: Police - As introduced, authorizes qualified companies to maintain a company police force that may exercise law enforcement authority within the confines of the company's properties; prescribes qualifications for police officers of a company police agency. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1541 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Police - As introduced, authorizes qualified companies to maintain a company police force that may exercise law enforcement authority within the confines of the company's properties; prescribes qualifications for police officers of a company police agency. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20; Title 38, Chapter 8 and Title 39, Chapter 17. Primary sponsor: Fred Atchley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Withdrawn.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Atchley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Withdrawn.
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction