HB0378Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35, relative to private protective services.
Introduced by Jake McCalmon, District 63
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, specifies that a commissioned reserve deputy sheriff or commissioned reserve or auxiliary police officer receiving compensation for services as a guard, patrol, or watchperson under a contract with a private business that is properly licensed by the state is exempt from the private protective services licensing and regulation requirements. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 62, Chapter 35.
Where it stands
Withdrawn.
January 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee · March 5, 2025
20
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Jason Zachary | 14 | Yes |
| Mark Cochran | 23 | Yes |
| Greg Vital | 29 | Yes |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | Yes |
| Kelly Keisling | 38 | Yes |
| Michael Hale | 40 | Yes |
| Clark Boyd | 46 | Yes |
| Rush Bricken | 47 | Yes |
| John Clemmons | 55 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 2/19/2025
Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 2/26/2025
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 2/26/2025
Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 3/5/2025
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/20/2025
Re-ref. Commerce Committee
Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 4/2/2025
Action def. in Commerce Committee to First Calendar of 2026
Withdrawn.
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