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TN HB0577

TN HB0577
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to inmates.


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Introduced
01/29/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
04/21/2025
Passed
04/28/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, increases the accreditation stipend provided to eligible counties for each convicted felon housed by the county. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 29; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee's inmate payment provisions by increasing the daily rates inmates are charged for certain services or fees. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 41-8-106, which relates to inmate financial obligations, by doubling two existing daily rates: the first rate is increased from $3.00 to $6.00 per day, and the second rate is increased from $6.00 to $12.00 per day. While the exact context of these rates is not specified in the provided text, they likely relate to operational costs, medical services, or other institutional fees that inmates are required to pay during their incarceration. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state corrections facilities time to prepare for and implement these new rate increases. The legislation appears to be part of a broader package of bills addressing various aspects of Tennessee's correctional system, as indicated by the multiple titles referenced in the bill's header.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025 (on 06/04/2025)

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