State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, has introduced legislation requiring law enforcement agencies to automatically notify registered nonprofit organizations about emergency service calls to rental homes and apartment complexes. House Bill 0305 is designed to enhance safety and transparency in rental properties statewide. “By creating a direct line of communication between law enforcement, property owners, and […]
State Rep. John Gillespie, R-Memphis, has introduced legislation requiring law enforcement agencies to automatically notify registered nonprofit organizations about emergency service calls to rental homes and apartment complexes.
House Bill 0305 is designed to enhance safety and transparency in rental properties statewide.
“By creating a direct line of communication between law enforcement, property owners, and nonprofit organizations, this bill empowers communities to proactively address safety concerns,” Gillespie said. “Together, we can ensure that every Tennessean feels safe and supported in their homes.”
The bill would require law enforcement agencies to send automatic notifications to eligible nonprofit organizations when emergency calls are made to rental properties registered with the agency.
Nonprofits, defined as tax-exempt under federal law, could register rental property addresses to receive these alerts.
Rental property owners or managers could also sign up with the nonprofits to stay informed about emergency calls at their properties, helping them respond to crime patterns and improve tenant safety.
State Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Memphis, is sponsoring the bill in the Senate.
“This legislation will enable landlords to receive timely information about police responses to domestic disputes within their rental properties,” Taylor said. “By having access to this information, landlords can take steps to prevent future criminal activity, such as offering early lease termination to one tenant or separating involved individuals. With many homicides stemming from domestic disputes, solutions like this are crucial to reducing incidents, saving lives, and fostering safer communities.”