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Fire Prevention and Investigation - As introduced, requires certification from the peace officer standards and training commission 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.

Sponsor

Rick Scarbrough (R-TN)

Introduced

2026-01-21

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee