SB 1759 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

State Inmates - As introduced, requires the department of correction to keep a copy of each validated risk and needs assessment of each inmate under its supervision and control for the duration of the inmate's period of incarceration. - Amends TCA Title 41.

SB 1759 requires Tennessee's Department of Correction to permanently retain a copy of each inmate's officially verified risk and needs assessment for the entire duration of their incarceration. This applies to all inmates under the department's supervision, mandating that these assessments be kept on file without expiration. The bill amends Tennessee law (Title 41) to establish this record-keeping requirement, ensuring consistent access to assessment data throughout an inmate's time in custody. It does not change assessment criteria, inmate programs, or release procedures - only the retention of existing assessment records.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Richard Briggs
RRepublican
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