SB 892 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation - As introduced, increases, from 15 to 20, the number of background investigations that the speaker of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives may request a year for persons under consideration for appointment to a position of trust and responsibility. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 67.

SB 892 increases the annual limit for background investigations requested by Tennessee's legislative leaders. It changes the law to allow the Senate and House speakers to request up to 20 background checks per year (from 15) for individuals being considered for "positions of trust and responsibility." The bill directly affects state legislators who nominate candidates for sensitive government roles. This change modifies Tennessee Code Annotated Sections 38-6-106(f) and related provisions to expand the scope of background checks for certain appointments.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 31, 2025
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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
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John Stevens
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