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TN SB1914
TN SB1914AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to state inmates.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits the department from removing a state inmate from a local jail facility for the purpose of relocating the inmate to a state facility if the inmate is participating in a work release or re-entry program unless the inmate has failed to meet the work release or in-house duty requirements, or the inmate's disciplinary records warrant the inmate's removal from participation in the work release or re-entry program. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 40 and 41, aims to protect state inmates participating in work release or re-entry programs by preventing their transfer from local jails to state facilities unless they violate program rules or have disciplinary issues that justify their removal from the program. A "work release program" allows inmates to leave jail for employment, while a "re-entry program" helps prepare inmates for life after release. The "department of correction" is the state agency responsible for managing state prisons and inmates. Essentially, the bill ensures that inmates who are actively working towards their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society are not arbitrarily moved to a state facility, which could disrupt their progress.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1914&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1839 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1839.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1914.pdf |
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