SB1994

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 41, Chapter 24, relative to private prison contractors.

Introduced·1/22/26

Tennessee SB1994 prohibits new or renewed contracts for private prison services.

Tennessee SB1994 amends state law to prevent the state or any local government from entering into or renewing contracts with private prison contractors for correctional services or facilities. This act applies to the Department of Correction and local governments, including counties, cities, towns, and metropolitan governments. The changes take 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 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026