House Bill 2204, also known as Senate Bill 2177, mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive study on the salaries and benefits of state and local law enforcement officers. The study will focus on how current compensation impacts recruitment, staffing, and retention, especially in smaller departments, and will also evaluate the effects of state salary adjustments on local law enforcement. TACIR is required to publish its findings and recommendations in a report to be delivered to key state officials by January 31, 2027.

Additionally, the bill defines "local law enforcement officer" and "state law enforcement officer" to clarify the scope of the study. TACIR is authorized to seek information from relevant governmental entities to aid in the study, which will be conducted using existing resources. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of addressing law enforcement compensation for public welfare.