House Bill 2209, also known as the "Federal Enforcement Accountability and Community Protection Act," introduces a new chapter to the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Title 38. The bill establishes a framework for addressing critical incidents involving federal enforcement agencies that result in death or serious bodily injury to individuals. 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 such incidents within 24 hours. The TBI is then 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 involved in critical incidents 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 or local law enforcement from detaining or questioning individuals merely present at or near enforcement actions. The act aims to ensure transparency and accountability in federal enforcement actions without expanding federal authority or impeding law enforcement operations.