• Introduced
    Jan 12, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1589
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, authorizes the Tennessee corrections institute to establish certification requirements for corrections officers and to inspect and certify local correctional training academies; makes various changes regarding plans of action that may be submitted by a local certified facility following annual inspection; allows the director and full-time employees of the Tennessee corrections institute to carry a handgun under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 41.
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Senate • Feb 10, 2026: Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
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Bill up for public hearing House Judiciary Committee
Mar 04, 2026 12:00pm
House Hearing Room I
Senate Calendar: 2/23/2026 Consent Calendar 2 (4:00 PM CST)
Position: 3

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  • Feb 10, 2026 | Senate
    • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
  • Feb 02, 2026 | Senate
    • Sponsor(s) Added.
  • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
    • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
  • Jan 13, 2026 | Senate
    • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
  • Jan 12, 2026 | Senate
    • Filed for introduction
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