H.J.Res.0847

A RESOLUTION to affirm the importance of religious liberty protections for incarcerated individuals under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA) and to recognize the contributions of Prison Fellowship.

Introduced·2/2/26
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Affirms support for religious liberty protections for incarcerated individuals under RLUIPA and recognizes Prison Fellowship's contributions.

The resolution affirms the importance of religious liberty protections for incarcerated individuals under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA). It recognizes the contributions of Prison Fellowship, a Christian nonprofit serving prisoners and their families, and highlights its programs' success in reducing recidivism. The resolution encourages Tennessee correctional agencies to support faith-based and volunteer-led programs for incarcerated individuals.

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History

Feb 4

House

Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Feb 4

House

Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee

Feb 2

House

Filed for introduction