SB 1159
  • Introduced
    Feb 06, 2025
  • Passed Senate
    Apr 06, 2026
  • Passed House
    Apr 08, 2026
  • Became Law
    Apr 23, 2026
SB 1159
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Correctional Programs - As introduced, enacts the "Proximity Placement and Family Visitation Incentive Act." - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 51.
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Senate • Apr 23, 2026: Signed by Governor.
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Feb 17, 2026, House
HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 2/17/2026 Passed (4)
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 8

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 24, 2026, Senate
      SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed
      YES: 8
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 8

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Apr 01, 2026, House
          HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/1/2026 Passed (3)
          YES: 20
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 20

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Apr 06, 2026, Senate
              FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
              YES: 33
              NO: 0
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 33

                NO: 0

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Apr 08, 2026, House
                  HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/8/2026 4/2/2026 (2)
                  YES: 0
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 0

                    NO: 0

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Apr 08, 2026, House
                      FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/8/2026 Passed (1)
                      YES: 92
                      NO: 2
                      OTHER: 1
                      YES: 92

                        NO: 2

                          NOT VOTING: 1

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                          • Apr 23, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Governor.
                          • Apr 15, 2026 | Senate
                            • Transmitted to Governor for action.
                          • Apr 14, 2026 | House
                            • Signed by H. Speaker
                          • Apr 09, 2026 | Senate
                            • Signed by Senate Speaker
                          • Apr 08, 2026 | Senate
                            • Enrolled and ready for signatures
                          • Apr 08, 2026 | House
                            • Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
                            • Subst. for comp. HB.
                            • Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1008)
                            • Passed H., Ayes 92, Nays 2, PNV 1
                          • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                            • Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0866)
                            • Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 33, Nays 0
                            • Sponsor(s) Added.
                            • Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
                          • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
                          • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                            • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
                          • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
                          • Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
                          • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 10, 2026 | Senate
                            • Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026
                          • Mar 03, 2026 | Senate
                            • Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
                          • Feb 12, 2025 | Senate
                            • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
                          • Feb 10, 2025 | Senate
                            • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                          • Feb 06, 2025 | Senate
                            • Filed for introduction
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