SB1589

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41, relative to the Tennessee corrections institute.

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Tennessee SB1589 amends Tennessee Code to establish uniform standards for corrections officer certification and training academy inspections.

Tennessee SB1589 amends Tennessee Code to establish uniform standards for the certification of local correctional training academies. The board of control is authorized to set these standards for training corrections recruits and officers, including requirements for certification, continued certification, and revocation of certification. The bill also mandates that local correctional training academies be inspected and certified. The board may issue or revoke special certifications to the Tennessee corrections institute in the performance of the director or employee's duty.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 17

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Apr 6

Pub. Ch. 609

Apr 6

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Signed by Governor.