SB 2289 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - As introduced, enacts the "Federal Enforcement Accountability and Community Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 38 and Title 50.

SB 2289, the "Federal Enforcement Accountability and Community Protection Act," requires Tennessee state and local law enforcement to notify the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) within 24 hours of any federal enforcement action resulting in death or serious injury ("critical incident"). The TBI must then conduct an independent review assessing foreseeability, de-escalation, and state resource involvement, publishing findings publicly within 90 days. The bill prohibits state agencies from providing non-emergency resources to federal agencies during such incidents until the review is complete, while allowing emergency assistance or legally required cooperation. It also explicitly protects bystanders from detention or questioning solely for being present, observing, or traveling near enforcement actions.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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London Lamar
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