TennesseeJails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, specifies that a jailer's authorization to evaluate a person confined in the county jail for purposes of the person's care includes evaluating the person's need for medical attention. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8, Chapter 8; Title 29; Title 40 and Title 41.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Mar 24Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government CommitteeLatest
- Mar 18Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
- Mar 17Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/17/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 11Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
- Mar 4Ref. to State & Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Mar 4Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies SubcommitteeMinor
- Feb 5P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Feb 4Intro., P1C.Minor
- Feb 2Filed for introductionIntroduced