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TN SB2531
TN SB2531AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41, relative to corrections.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, creates the family advisory board within the department of correction for the purposes of assisting the families of incarcerated individuals. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a State Family Advisory Board within the Tennessee Department of Correction, comprised of nine members who are all family members of currently incarcerated individuals, with appointments made by the Governor, Speaker of the Senate, and Speaker of the House. The board's purpose is to foster communication between the department and families, strengthen family reunification efforts, build stronger families upon reentry, and provide feedback on departmental activities. The board will meet at least monthly and hold at least three public informational meetings annually across different regions of the state, with members serving without compensation but reimbursed for travel expenses. The department is required to provide necessary staffing for the board's operations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Government Operations Hearing (08:30:00 3/4/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2531&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2111 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2111.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2531.pdf |
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