HB1938

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

Failed·3/17/26
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Tennessee HB1938 would prohibit new or renewed contracts for private prison services.

Tennessee HB1938 amends Tennessee Code to prevent the state or local governments from entering into or renewing contracts with private prison contractors for correctional services or facilities. The bill defines "local government" as a county, city, town, or metropolitan government. The act would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

2 Yea

DD

6 Nay

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History

Mar 17

House

Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

Feb 4

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee