Finance and Administration, Dept. of - As introduced, creates a law enforcement officer recruitment fund and grant program administered by the department for the purpose of assisting eligible law enforcement agencies in officer recruitment. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9 and Title 38.

SB 1476 creates a new "law enforcement officer recruitment fund" within Tennessee's general fund to help local agencies hire officers. It directly affects city, county, or municipal law enforcement agencies with 10% or more open officer positions by allowing them to apply for grants to cover recruitment costs. The Department of Finance and Administration will manage the fund, setting application rules, grant criteria, and reporting requirements to track how funds are used. Grants can only be spent on recruitment activities, and the fund may accept private donations but requires separate annual appropriations to operate. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.