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TN HB1938
TN HB1938AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, relative to private prison contractors.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
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 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 the provision of correctional services or facilities for inmates under the custody and care of the state's Department of Correction or a local government. This change is being made to Title 41, Chapter 24 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, which deals with private prison contractors, and aims to prevent the use of private entities for managing inmates.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1938&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1938.pdf |
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