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

HB 1771: Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49.

In committee Last action April 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607

Plain-language summary

HB 1771 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Correction, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to conduct an annual education assessment of each inmate who is serving a period of confinement for committing a felony offense to ascertain the inmate's highest grade or educational level attained, as well as their interest in continuing, completing, or advancing their education; requires the department to notify such inmates of the educational programming and opportunities available. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 41 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 607.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Raper (Republican).