MEM. OF UNDERSTANDING TENNESSEE CNTYS/MADISON.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1219 (Local) Filed Monday, May 4, 2026
AN ACT TO ALLOW MADISON COUNTY TO SIGN MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UNICOI, GREENE, AND COCKE COUNTIES.
Intro. by Pless.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 14 2026)
H 1219

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 5 2026 - View Summary

    Authorizes the Madison County Sheriff's Office to enter into memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with sheriffs' offices located in three identified Tennessee counties to permit those offices to conduct law enforcement special operations mission and cooperative enforcement actions across state lines. Requires MOUs to address shared or assigned liability for any claims arising from actions taken pursuant to agreements and limit liability of Madison County and the State to the greatest extent possible. Requires annually reporting any new MOUs entered into during the year to the Department of Justice. Applies to Madison County only.