HB2242

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 22, relative to TRICOR.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Amends TRICOR's mission to include operating commissary programs within state prisons to offset incarceration costs.

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 22, relative to TRICOR. It modifies TRICOR's mission to include generating revenue through the sale of products and the operation of commissary programs within state prisons. The bill also authorizes the TRICOR board to operate commissary programs within state prisons, in line with free enterprise principles, to fulfill its legislative intent. This act becomes effective upon becoming law.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 5

House

P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Feb 5

House

Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

Feb 4

House

Intro., P1C.