· TN legislature · 114
Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, permits a jail to refuse an arrestee if the arrestee requires medical attention and has been arrested for a misdemeanor offense that does not constitute a crime against a person; requires the arresting agency to have the arrestee evaluated by a healthcare provider and to obtain a release form from the healthcare provider prior to the jail accepting the arrestee. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.
- Sponsor
- Tom Hatcher (R-TN)
- Introduced
- 2026-01-15
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Latest action
- Companion House Bill substituted
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