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IntroducedJan 15, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
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.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 26, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 1724
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Votes
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 22
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 0
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 90
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 32
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
- Companion House Bill substituted
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
- Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
- Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
- Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction



