SB 1724
  • Introduced
    Jan 15, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1724
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, permits a jail to refuse an arrestee if the arrestee requires medical attention and has been arrested for a misdemeanor offense that does not constitute a crime against a person; requires the arresting agency to have the arrestee evaluated by a healthcare provider and to obtain a release form from the healthcare provider prior to the jail accepting the arrestee. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.
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Senate • Mar 26, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
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Mar 03, 2026, House
HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/3/2026 Passed
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 11, 2026, House
      HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (2)
      YES: 22
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 22

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 16, 2026, House
          HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026 3/12/2026 (1)
          YES: 0
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 0

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 17, 2026, Senate
              SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/17/2026 Passed (2)
              YES: 8
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 8

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 19, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/19/2026 Passed
                  YES: 90
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 90

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 26, 2026, Senate
                      FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 3/26/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 32
                      NO: 0
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 32

                        NO: 0

                          OTHER: 0
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                          • Mar 26, 2026 | Senate
                            • Companion House Bill substituted
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                          • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026
                          • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
                          • Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
                          • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                          • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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