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TN HB2242
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Hurt
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AI Summary
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Expands TRICOR's mission to include operating commissary programs within state prisons, in addition to its existing authority to generate revenue through product sales
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Authorizes the TRICOR board to operate commissary programs within state prisons, notwithstanding any conflicting laws
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Commissary operations must be conducted within the principles of free enterprise and serve the purpose of offsetting incarceration costs in lieu of state appropriated funds
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law under public welfare provisions
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 22, relative to TRICOR.
Prisons and Reformatory Institutions
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
2/5/2026