Senate Bill 1804 and House Bill 1986 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the management of inmates. The bill modifies Section 41-21-227(e) by removing the existing language and replacing it with a requirement that the department notify the chief law enforcement officer of the county and the police chief of the city where the inmate resides whenever a furlough is granted to an inmate. This change aims to enhance communication and oversight regarding inmates on furlough.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new subdivision to Section 40-25-129(a)(3), which mandates that counties incurring expenses related to criminal prosecutions must submit an invoice to the department of correction. The department is then required to pay the invoiced expenses within sixty days, ensuring that counties are reimbursed for costs associated with these prosecutions. This provision seeks to alleviate the financial burden on counties involved in the criminal justice process. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 41-21-227(e), 41-21-227
Amended with HA0790 -- 03/30/2026: 41-21-227(e), 41-21-227, 40-25-129(a)(3), 40-25-129