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TN SB1994

TN SB1994
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, relative to private prison contractors.


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Introduced
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, prohibits this state or a local government from entering into a new contract or renewing an existing contract for the provision of correctional services for an inmate under the custody and care of the department of correction or the local government. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 24.

AI Summary

This bill, amending Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, prohibits the state of Tennessee and any local government, which includes counties, incorporated cities or towns, and metropolitan governments, from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts for correctional services or facilities for inmates under the custody of the state's department of correction or a local government. This means that after the bill becomes law, the state and local governments will no longer be able to contract with private companies to house or manage inmates.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee (on 02/05/2026)

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