Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1294: Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, prohibits the department from denying the dissemination or availability of books and materials donated by book vendors to state inmates, with certain exceptions for depictions of nudity and sexually explicit material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1294 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Correction, Dept. of - As introduced, prohibits the department from denying the dissemination or availability of books and materials donated by book vendors to state inmates, with certain exceptions for depictions of nudity and sexually explicit material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 40 and Title 41. Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Powell (Democratic).