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TN SB1994
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
London Lamar
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Tennessee state government, state agencies, and local governments from entering into new contracts or renewing existing contracts with private prison contractors
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Applies to contracts for correctional services or facilities housing inmates in the custody of the Department of Correction or local governments
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Defines "local government" as counties, incorporated cities or towns, and metropolitan governments
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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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