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TN HB2294

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

G.A. Hardaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires correctional institutions housing non-citizens to grant entry for oversight purposes to members of the U.S. Congress, Tennessee state legislators, and designated employees of these legislative bodies.

  • Prohibits facilities from making temporary modifications that would alter what oversight visitors observe compared to normal conditions.

  • Applies to all correctional facilities operated by governmental entities or private prison contractors in Tennessee, including facilities under the Department of Homeland Security.

  • Allows oversight visits without prior notice, including during riots, disease outbreaks, or epidemics.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 6; Title 4, Chapter 4; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to correctional institutions.

Correction, Dept. of

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/25/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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