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IntroducedJan 12, 2026
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Tennessee House Bill
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.
Last Action See all actions
House • Feb 04, 2026: Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Feb 10, 2026 10:30am
House Hearing Room II
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- Feb 04, 2026 | House
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
- Jan 14, 2026 | House
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
- Jan 13, 2026 | House
- Intro., P1C.
- Jan 12, 2026 | House
- Filed for introduction
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