House Bill 58 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 38-8-106, which pertains to the qualifications for law enforcement officers. The bill removes the previous language in subdivision (8) and replaces it with a new requirement that candidates must have a good moral character, as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency. Additionally, if the candidate has prior law enforcement experience, the employing agency is mandated to contact any previous law enforcement agency that employed the individual as part of this investigation.

This legislation aims to enhance the vetting process for law enforcement officers by ensuring that their moral character is rigorously assessed and that any relevant past employment is verified. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in the recruitment and hiring of law enforcement personnel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-8-106