Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1744: Law Enforcement - As introduced, entitles qualified law enforcement officers upon retirement or separation from service from their employing law enforcement agency to continue to maintain annual POST-certification upon meeting certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1744 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law Enforcement - As introduced, entitles qualified law enforcement officers upon retirement or separation from service from their employing law enforcement agency to continue to maintain annual POST-certification upon meeting certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8. Primary sponsor: Janice Bowling (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Bowling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/3/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction