Senate Bill 2289, also known as the "Federal Enforcement Accountability and Community Protection Act," aims to enhance accountability and transparency regarding federal enforcement actions that result in death or serious bodily injury to individuals in Tennessee. The bill establishes a new chapter in the Tennessee Code Annotated, outlining definitions related to critical incidents and federal enforcement agencies. It mandates that state and local law enforcement officials notify the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the district attorney general, and the chief law enforcement official of any critical incidents involving federal enforcement agencies within 24 hours. The TBI is required to conduct an independent review of these incidents, assessing factors such as foreseeability and the involvement of state resources, and publish the findings on its website within 90 days.

Additionally, the bill restricts the provision of non-emergency state resources to federal enforcement agencies until the independent review is completed, while still allowing for necessary emergency resources. It encourages federal agencies to employ de-escalation techniques to minimize harm to non-target individuals and prohibits state and local law enforcement from detaining or questioning individuals merely present at or near enforcement actions. The legislation also includes protections for employees or officials who report violations of the chapter and clarifies that it does not expand federal authority or impede federal law enforcement actions.