SB 2599 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Search & Seizure - As enacted, authorizes a law enforcement officer to execute a search warrant for medical records or a test to determine the alcohol or drug content, or both, of a person's blood anywhere in the state, rather than in the county in which the warrant was issued; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 55.

This bill allows law enforcement officers to execute search warrants for medical records or blood alcohol and drug tests anywhere in Tennessee, rather than restricting them to the specific county where the warrant was originally issued. By removing the geographic limitation, the law enables officers to follow legal procedures for obtaining these records and tests across state lines without needing to reissue the warrant in a new location. The change applies to all law enforcement officers within the state and takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 1, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
19
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 27, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
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Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/27/2024
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Mar 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/27/2024
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/26/2024
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Mar 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/26/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/20/2024
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Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/20/2024
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Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
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Mar 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/19/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/12/2024
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Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/12/2024
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Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/11/2024
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Feb 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Brent Taylor
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