SB1933

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3; Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to records available for review by members of the general assembly.

Introduced·1/21/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1933 allows members of the general assembly to review inmate records to ensure compliance with state laws.

Tennessee SB1933 amends state law to allow members of the general assembly to request and review records and information relating to inmates in the Department of Correction's custody. Members must submit a written request including the inmate's name and any other relevant information. They must sign a form acknowledging confidentiality laws and penalties for unauthorized release. All reviewed records must remain in the department's possession. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 25

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

Mar 25

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 24

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026