Senate Bill 261 aims to enhance corrections oversight in Tennessee by amending Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 41-21-236. The bill introduces a new requirement for the Department of Corrections to prepare a report, in consultation with the inmate disciplinary oversight board, that details the number of inmates who have earned sentence reduction credits. This report must be submitted to both the Senate Judiciary Committee and the relevant House committee that oversees criminal sentencing matters.

The bill emphasizes transparency and accountability within the corrections system by ensuring that legislative committees are informed about the use of sentence reduction credits. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting the urgency of improving oversight in the corrections process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-21-236