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

HB 1860: Public Records - As introduced, requires the department of correction to disclose records and information to any member of the general assembly, upon written request, to enable the member to determine whether the laws of this state are being complied with regarding inmates in the department's custody. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 40 and Title 41.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1860 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public Records - As introduced, requires the department of correction to disclose records and information to any member of the general assembly, upon written request, to enable the member to determine whether the laws of this state are being complied with regarding inmates in the department's custody. - Amends TCA Title 3; Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 40 and Title 41. Primary sponsor: Shaundelle Brooks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Shaundelle Brooks (Democratic).