SB1401

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 37 and Title 41, relative to juvenile facilities.

Chamber Passed·2/26/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1401 amends juvenile facility regulations, reducing the time limit for transporting juveniles.

Tennessee SB1401 modifies the time limit for transporting juveniles in Tennessee from six hours to four hours. This change aims to ensure timely and efficient handling of juvenile cases, potentially improving the welfare of those involved. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 29–0 · Feb 26
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Mar 2

House

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Feb 26

Senate

Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0480)

Feb 26

Senate

Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 29, Nays 0