· TN legislature · 114

Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, specifies that a jailer's authorization to evaluate a person confined in the county jail for purposes of the person's care includes evaluating the person's need for medical attention. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.

Sponsor

Clay Doggett (R-TN)

Introduced

2026-02-02

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee