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.

Summary

The bill lets sheriffs, jail administrators, or deputy jailers refuse or delay taking an arrestee into custody if the person has obvious serious injuries or an emergency medical condition. The arresting agency must obtain a health‑care evaluation and a release form confirming the arrestee no longer needs urgent care before the jail can accept them. It applies to misdemeanor arrests that are not crimes against a person and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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