HB1502

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41, relative to the Tennessee corrections institute.

Complete·4/6/26

HB1502 amends Tennessee Code to establish uniform standards for corrections officer certification and local correctional training academies.

HB1502 amends Tennessee Code to establish uniform standards for the training and certification of corrections officers and local correctional training academies. The bill authorizes the board to set certification requirements for corrections officers and to inspect and certify local correctional training academies. It also allows for the revocation of certification if necessary. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

95 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 6

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 609

Mar 9

House

Comp. SB subst.

Mar 5

House

H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/9/2026