Senate Bill 280 amends Tennessee law to provide civil immunity to law enforcement officers for property damage or personal injury caused during the performance of their official duties, provided that the injured party was engaged in conduct that led to a conviction under Tennessee Code Annotated § 39-16-602 at the time of the incident. This new provision aims to protect officers from civil liability in specific circumstances where the actions of the injured party may have contributed to the situation.

However, the bill includes important exceptions to this immunity. It does not apply if the law enforcement officer acted with gross negligence or willful misconduct. Additionally, the immunity does not extend to injuries or damages inflicted upon bystanders or individuals who were not involved in conduct leading to a conviction under the specified statute. The bill is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.