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

HB 1502: 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.

In committee Last action April 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 609

Plain-language summary

HB 1502 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 609.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).