Memphis Task Force bill would require extra reports on pleas, lowered charges, dismissals

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 799

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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A Memphis-area senator is spearheading legislation that would require the Shelby County district attorney to notify multiple state and federal officials any time a felony case arising from a Memphis Safe Task Force arrest leads to a plea agreement, lowered charge, or dismissal.

Sen. Brent Taylor — a Republican representing Germantown, Lakeland, Collierville and part of East Memphis — called the bill the “Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act.” The act does not contain …

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