Tennessee HB1924: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs.

What the bill says

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

From the introduced text:

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs. 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, (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 HB1924 (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 …

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Sponsors

• Carringer, Michele (R, 16) · primary sponsor
• Clemmons, John Ray (D, 55)
• Pearson, Justin J. (D, 86)

Latest actions

1. May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 967
2. April 20, 2026: Sponsor(s) Added.
3. April 20, 2026: Comp. SB subst.
4. April 16, 2026: H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 4/20/2026
5. April 15, 2026: Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/16/2026
6. April 15, 2026: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
7. April 15, 2026: Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/15/2026
8. April 15, 2026: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
9. April 8, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
10. April 1, 2026: Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the TACIR Calendar

Votes

• FLOOR VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 20, 2026): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 15, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee (April 15, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (March 23, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee (March 18, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt (February 9, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1924?

HB1924 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs.

What does HB1924 do?

In its own words: An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to crime stoppers programs.

What is the status of HB1924?

Chaptered as of May 18, 2026. Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 967 (May 18, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1924?

Carringer, Michele (R, 16), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1924?

On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1924&GA=114