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HB1924 • 2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs.
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Abstract summarizes the bill.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 967
Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
Pub. Ch. 967
Signed by Governor.
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by H. Speaker
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. SB subst.
Passed H., Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
Subst. for comp. HB.
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the TACIR Calendar
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/9/2026
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Intro., P1C.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/3/2026
Filed for introduction
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 1/27/2026
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Filed for introduction
Abstract summarizes the bill.
SENATE BILL 1492 By Massey HOUSE BILL 1924 By Carringer HB1924 009612 - 1 - AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) shall study the status of the crime stoppers programs across the state and make recommendations to enhance such programs. The assessment must include, but not be limited to: (1) Assessment of the data collection and reporting capabilities of each crime stoppers program, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the data and reporting; (2) Assessment of the funding streams and stability of the funding available, while assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the crime stoppers programs to fundraise; and (3) Assessment of the partnership between each crime stoppers organization, the law enforcement agencies in the community, and the community at large. SECTION 2. TACIR shall make recommendations of methods to improve outcomes for crime stoppers programs, including: (1) Increased statewide coordination, accountability, and program capacity; (2) Greater public engagement and higher tip volume; (3) Enhanced effectiveness and cost efficiency in law enforcement efforts; (4) Stronger trust and collaboration between communities and law enforcement; (5) Consistent program standards and best practices across the state; and - 2 - 009612 (6) Establishing a statewide framework for support and accountability for crime stoppers programs. SECTION 3. TACIR may request information and input from other appropriate state and local governmental entities, as necessary, and such entities shall comply with TACIR's request. The study must be conducted from TACIR's existing resources. SECTION 4. Upon completion of the study required by Sections 1 and 2, TACIR shall report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the chair of the judiciary committee of the senate and the chair of the committee of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over subject matters pertaining to criminal justice, and provide a copy of the report to the legislative librarian. The report may be delivered electronically. SECTION 5. This act takes effect July 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it.