Senate Bill 954, also known as House Bill 674, mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a study on the effectiveness of gated communities in deterring various crimes, including robberies, burglaries, home invasions, motor vehicle thefts, and assaults. The bill requires all relevant state departments and agencies to assist TACIR in this study, which aims to evaluate the impact of gates on crime rates both within and outside these communities.

TACIR is tasked with submitting a comprehensive report detailing the study's findings and recommendations, which may include proposed legislation or interim reports, to the General Assembly by December 31, 2023. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.