House Bill 378 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to include a new provision regarding private protective services. Specifically, it adds a subdivision to Section 62-35-103(a) that allows commissioned reserve deputy sheriffs or commissioned reserve or auxiliary police officers to receive compensation for their services as guards, patrol, or watchpersons when contracted with a properly licensed private business.

This bill aims to clarify the legal status of reserve law enforcement officers working in private security roles, ensuring they can be compensated for their services while maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 62-35-103(a), 62-35-103