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SB 1589STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

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.

Voted 4/6/2026View source

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41 yea·0 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/6/2026Pub. Ch. 609
  2. 4/6/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  3. 3/25/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 3/13/2026Transmitted to Governor for action.
  5. 3/12/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  6. 3/11/2026Enrolled and ready for signatures
  7. 3/9/2026Subst. for comp. HB.
  8. 3/9/2026Passed H., Ayes 95, Nays 0, PNV 0
  9. 2/26/2026Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
  10. 2/23/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 32, Nays 0