Senate Bill 1492 mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive study of crime stoppers programs throughout the state. The study will evaluate the data collection and reporting capabilities of these programs, their funding stability and fundraising effectiveness, and the partnerships between crime stoppers organizations and local law enforcement agencies. The bill outlines specific areas for assessment, including the strengths and weaknesses of current operations.

Following the study, TACIR is tasked with making recommendations to enhance crime stoppers programs, focusing on improved coordination, public engagement, law enforcement effectiveness, community trust, and the establishment of consistent program standards. The findings and any proposed legislation must be reported to the relevant legislative committees and made available to the legislative librarian. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.