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TN HB1772
TN HB1772AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 28; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 49, relative to offender reentry.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits imposing liability against a higher education institution for negligence in admitting, enrolling, or extending housing opportunities to a person who has been previously convicted of a criminal offense based solely upon the previous criminal conviction; prohibits use of the person's prior criminal record as evidence in a cause of action against a higher education institution for negligence in admitting, enrolling, or extending housing opportunities to the person. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 28; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning offender reentry, aims to protect higher education institutions in Tennessee from lawsuits based solely on a student's past criminal convictions. Specifically, it states that a college or university cannot be held liable for negligence in admitting, enrolling, or providing housing to someone with a prior criminal record, simply because of that record. Furthermore, the bill prohibits using a person's prior criminal history as evidence in such a negligence case against the institution. However, these protections do not apply if the institution had actual knowledge of the person's prior conviction for a violent offense or a violent sexual offense, or if the institution knowingly allowed such an individual to continue their enrollment or residency after becoming aware of a violent offense committed by them. The bill defines "higher education institution" broadly to include any entity offering post-secondary education or training. This legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any legal claims that arise on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1772&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1772 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1772.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1772.pdf |
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