Tennessee · Senate Bill 15 · 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to interrogations of juveniles.
SB 15Sponsored by
London LamarPassed one chamber, then died
IntroducedDec 14, 2022
In committeeJan 20, 2023
Passed the SenateFeb 6, 2023
Died
To the governor
Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Juvenile Offenders - As introduced, requires an audiovisual recording to be made of any interrogation of a child who has been taken into custody on suspicion that the child committed a delinquent act or unruly conduct unless a technical issue with the equipment or exigent circumstances prevent the recording. - Amends TCA Title 37.
Every action
12 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
SenateFiled for introduction
SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
SenatePassed on Second Consideration, held on desk pending committee appointments
CommitteeRefer to Senate Judiciary Committee · Senate Judiciary Committee
CommitteePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 1/31/2023 · Senate Judiciary Committee
CommitteeRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · Senate Calendar Committee
SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/6/2023
SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
SenateSponsor(s) Added.
SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
SenateSponsor(s) Added.
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026.
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