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

SB 971: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, exempts a prisoner of a county workhouse or jail who is released from custody on work release from wearing an electronic monitoring device if the prisoner was convicted of a non-violent crime and the sheriff has determined that the prisoner poses a low risk to the public and for escape. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2.

In committee Last action February 12, 2025: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 971 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Jails, Local Lock-ups - As introduced, exempts a prisoner of a county workhouse or jail who is released from custody on work release from wearing an electronic monitoring device if the prisoner was convicted of a non-violent crime and the sheriff has determined that the prisoner poses a low risk to the public and for escape. - Amends TCA Title 41, Chapter 2. Primary sponsor: Steve Southerland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Southerland (Republican).