HB1860

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to records available for review by members of the general assembly.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB1860 allows members of the general assembly to review inmate records to ensure state laws are being complied with.

Tennessee HB1860 amends state law to require the Department of Correction to disclose records and information to any member of the general assembly to determine compliance with state laws regarding inmates. Members must sign a form acknowledging confidentiality laws and penalties for unauthorized release. All reviewed records must remain in the department's possession. The act takes effect upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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History

Feb 2

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Feb 2

House

Assigned to s/c Public Service Subcommittee

Jan 22

House

Intro., P1C.