Jails, Local Lock-ups - As enacted, 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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Apr 6, 2026 lower

Pub. Ch. 609
Apr 6, 2026 lower

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
Mar 25, 2026 lower

Signed by Governor.
Mar 13, 2026 lower

Transmitted to Governor for action.
Mar 12, 2026 lower

Signed by H. Speaker
Mar 11, 2026 lower

Enrolled and ready for signatures
Mar 9, 2026 lower

Subst. for comp. HB.
Mar 9, 2026 lower

Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 26, 2026 lower

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Feb 23, 2026 upper

Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Feb 23, 2026 lower

Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Feb 20, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/23/2026
Feb 17, 2026 lower

Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Feb 10, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
Feb 2, 2026 lower

Sponsor(s) Added.
Jan 14, 2026 upper

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
Jan 13, 2026 lower

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Jan 12, 2026 lower

Filed for introduction