Law Enforcement - As introduced, requires a law enforcement officer initiating a traffic stop or pedestrian stop, on or after January 1, 2026, to inform the person stopped of the reason for the stop before engaging the person in questioning related to an investigation of a possible criminal offense or traffic violation; permits the officer to withhold such information if the officer believes that doing so is necessary to protect life or property from an imminent threat. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

Mar 23, 2026 · House

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 18, 2026 · House

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

Feb 12, 2025 · Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Feb 10, 2025 · House

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 30, 2025 · House

Filed for introduction

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

24.2% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 51%, measured from TN's completed sessions
Momentum -5 28/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 205 days quiet

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