Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 2005: Fire Prevention and Investigation - As enacted, requires certification from the peace officer standards and training commission and certain other criteria to be met in order for the commissioner of commerce and insurance, the commissioner's deputies, a municipal fire investigator, or a salaried county fire investigator to exercise police powers, including the power to arrest, relative to cases of arson or suspected arson. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 38 and Title 68.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2005 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Fire Prevention and Investigation - As enacted, requires certification from the peace officer standards and training commission and certain other criteria to be met in order for the commissioner of commerce and insurance, the commissioner's deputies, a municipal fire investigator, or a salaried county fire investigator to exercise police powers, including the power to arrest, relative to cases of arson or suspected arson. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 38 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Tom Hatcher (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2026): Pub. Ch. 847.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hatcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 847
- Effective date(s) 01/01/2028
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Concurred, Ayes 32, Nays 0 (Amendment 1 - HA0921)
- Placed on Senate Message Calendar for 4/13/2026
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0921)
- Passed H., as am., Ayes 87, Nays 5, PNV 3
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