Law Enforcement - As introduced, entitles qualified law enforcement officers upon retirement or separation from service from their employing law enforcement agency to continue to maintain annual POST-certification upon meeting certain requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 8.
SB 1744 allows Tennessee law enforcement officers who retire or separate from their agency to maintain annual state certification (POST certification) under specific conditions. To qualify, retired officers must complete required annual training, provide letters of good standing from their former agency, prove Tennessee residency, and pay associated fees. The bill explicitly states retirees cannot receive pay supplements for this certification and must immediately notify officials if they move out of state, at which point certification becomes invalid. This policy directly affects retired law enforcement personnel seeking to retain their certification status without active employment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Mar 10, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/3/2026
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Janice Bowling
RRepublican
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