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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
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Passed
04/27/2026
04/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, 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, prohibits the state's Department of Correction from moving an inmate from a local jail to a state facility if that inmate is participating in a work release or re-entry program, unless the inmate has failed to meet the program's requirements or their disciplinary record justifies removal from the program. Work release and re-entry programs are designed to help inmates transition back into society by allowing them to work or participate in rehabilitative activities outside the jail or prison.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/27/2026 (on 05/05/2026)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employment Training and Workforce Development
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1914&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0841.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1839 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1839.pdf | 01/29/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1914.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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