Bill > HB0287

This bill modifies reporting requirements for deaths of individuals in state custody by reducing the timeline for notification from 10 to 5 business days after a person's death. Specifically, the commissioner of correction must now provide a report to the state senator and representative representing the deceased person's last known home address within 5 business days of the death. The report must include the name of the department facility where the death occurred, while still maintaining privacy protections outlined in existing privacy laws. The bill clarifies that these reporting requirements only apply to individuals whose last known home address was in Tennessee. The new reporting protocol is designed to enhance legislative oversight of deaths in state correctional facilities, ensuring more timely communication between the corrections department and local legislators. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the stated intent of serving the public welfare by improving transparency in the state's correctional system.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0287&ga=114