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SB1492 • 2026

Criminal Offenses

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs.

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Sponsor
Massey, Carringer
Last action
2026-02-12
Official status
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Effective date
Not listed

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Study on Crime Stoppers Programs

This bill directs TACIR to study and recommend ways to improve Tennessee's crime stoppers programs.

What This Bill Does

  • TACIR must assess the data collection, funding stability, and partnerships of each crime stopper program in Tennessee.
  • TACIR needs to suggest methods to enhance statewide coordination, public engagement, law enforcement effectiveness, community trust, consistent standards, and a support framework for these programs.
  • Other state and local government entities must provide information requested by TACIR for the study.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR)
  • Crime stoppers organizations across Tennessee
  • Law enforcement agencies in communities with crime stopper programs

Terms To Know

TACIR
The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, a state agency that studies and advises on intergovernmental issues.
Crime Stoppers Programs
Community-based programs aimed at solving crimes by encouraging anonymous tips from the public.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how TACIR will fund or conduct the study beyond using existing resources.
  • It is unclear what specific changes to legislation, if any, might result from TACIR's recommendations.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-08 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026

  2. 2026-04-01 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the TACIR Calendar

  3. 2026-03-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026

  4. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee

  5. 2026-03-23 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

  6. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026

  7. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee

  8. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  9. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

  10. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

  11. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

  12. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Criminal Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

  13. 2026-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly

    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

  14. 2026-02-10 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  15. 2026-02-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

  16. 2026-02-09 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0

  17. 2026-02-06 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/9/2026

  18. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  19. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee

  20. 2026-02-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  21. 2026-02-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  22. 2026-01-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/3/2026

  23. 2026-01-22 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  24. 2026-01-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 1/27/2026

  25. 2026-01-14 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  26. 2026-01-13 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  27. 2025-12-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

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Current Bill Text

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HOUSE BILL 1924
By Carringer

SENATE BILL 1492
By Massey
SB1492
009612
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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

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(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.