Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - As introduced, requires the bureau to maintain with each investigative case file copies of all original investigative materials, including audio and video files, recordings, transcripts, documents, reports, paperwork, and other print or digital media generated by the bureau and germane to the investigation by the bureau. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5 and Title 38, Chapter 6.
SB 1351 requires the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to keep copies of all original investigative materials - such as audio/video recordings, transcripts, documents, and digital files - with each case file. This applies to all materials generated by the TBI that are relevant to an investigation. The bill amends Tennessee law to mandate this documentation practice across TBI cases. It directly affects TBI investigators and case management systems by establishing a new record-keeping standard. The law would take effect upon becoming law, ensuring all TBI investigations maintain complete digital and physical documentation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
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Committee
5
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
lower
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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