Tennessee HB 1815: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, authorizes a sheriff, jail administrator, or deputy jailer to refuse or delay acceptance into the jail of an arrestee if the arrestee has not received medical treatment for obvious serious physical injuries or conditions of an emergency nature; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.

Status: Pub. Ch. 751 (as of 2026-04-24)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: HB 1815

Subjects: Jails, Local Loc

Sponsors: Russell

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