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TN SB1994

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

London Lamar

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Tennessee state government, state agencies, and local governments from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts with private prison contractors

  • Applies to contracts for correctional services or facilities housing inmates in the custody of the Department of Correction or local governments

  • Defines "local government" as counties, incorporated cities or towns, and metropolitan governments

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, relative to private prison contractors.

Prisons and Reformatory Institutions

Last Action

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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