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TN SB0175
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Becky Massey
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Correction may certify inmates as eligible for parole if they are at least 55 years old and have served a minimum of 10 years in custody
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Excludes inmates serving sentences for violent sexual offenses, more than one first degree murder conviction, facilitation of first degree murder, or life without parole
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Expands medical release eligibility to inmates with a prognosis of mortality within one year or less
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Allows medical release for inmates who can no longer perform at least one activity of daily living in a prison environment due to chronic debilitation or incapacitation
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 41, relative to inmates.
State Inmates
Last Action
Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
3/16/2026