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TN HB1245
TN HB1245AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 37 and Title 41, relative to juvenile facilities.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, decreases from six to four the number of hours a juvenile detention facility may delay a telephone call or in-person visit if a child is subject to disciplinary action. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 37 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee law regarding juvenile detention facilities by reducing the maximum time a facility can delay a telephone call or in-person visit for a child subject to disciplinary action from six hours to four hours. The change is specifically made to Section 37-1-189(a) of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which governs communication protocols for juveniles in detention. The bill aims to slightly improve communication access for detained youth during disciplinary situations, potentially allowing children to maintain more frequent contact with family or legal representatives. The amendment will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2 of the bill, with the rationale that the change serves the public welfare by potentially mitigating the impact of disciplinary restrictions on juvenile detainees' ability to communicate.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026 (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1245&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1245 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0657.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0657 (15403) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2521.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0480 (12842) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1484.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1401 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0480.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1245 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1245.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1245.pdf |
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