Ethics - As introduced, requires Shelby County to create a county ethics commission. - Amends TCA Title 3, Chapter 6 and Title 5.

Summary

The bill orders Shelby County, the only Tennessee county with a population over 900,000, to create a six‑member ethics commission by Jan. 1, 2027. The commission would field citizen complaints, investigate alleged ethical violations by county officials, and issue advisory opinions or orders, with powers to subpoena witnesses and seek court injunctions. Its purpose is to protect government integrity and prevent abuse.

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