SB 1588 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Capitol - As enacted, creates a capitol hill protection zone around the state capitol grounds that includes the state capitol, capitol annexes, World War II Memorial Building that formerly housed the state library and archives, Supreme Court Building, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, War Memorial Building, Legislative Plaza, James K. Polk State Office Building, Rachel Jackson Building, Andrew Jackson Building, John Sevier State Office Building, Cordell Hull Building, and the grounds, roads, and sidewalks along either side of the roads immediately surrounding such buildings. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

SB 1588 creates a security zone around Tennessee's state capitol grounds and surrounding government buildings (including the capitol, legislative offices, and court buildings). It requires the Commissioner of Safety to ensure adequate law enforcement staffing within this zone to protect state officials, employees, and the public. The bill mandates that assigned officers have specific training on protest laws and crowd management, and grants them concurrent law enforcement authority with local police. The measure takes effect January 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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Total actions
12
Key actions
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Committee
5
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jack Johnson
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